Crossbow Deer Hunting Season Opens Oct. 1

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Hunters are reminded that deer hunting with crossbows is open during Maryland’s Archery Season from Oct. 1-15, and Jan. 16-31, 2006. All crossbow hunters must possess a Resident or Nonresident Hunting License and a Resident or Nonresident Bow Stamp.  Any white-tailed or sika deer taken with a crossbow will count toward the appropriate Regional Bow Bag Limit. All bow-hunting regulations apply to crossbow hunters. To read more, click here.

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September 26, 2005

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov