Bear Hunters' Guide to Hunting Black Bears in Maryland 2011
Explanation of the Preference Point System
In 2007, DNR implemented a Preference Point System for bear hunting permit applicants. Each year that a hunter applies for a bear hunting permit he/she will receive one preference point if they are not selected for a bear hunting permit. The preference points will provide additional entries in future lotteries. Applicants will get one additional entry in the lottery for each year they are a concurrent applicant. The Preference Point System has been functioning as it was designed. Preference points have improved applicants’ chances of getting drawn in the lottery. In 2010, 85% of the successful applicants drawn in the lottery had at least one preference point.
Black Bear Hunting
- Bear Hunter's Guide to Hunting Black Bears in Maryland
- 2011 Black Bear Lottery Winners Announced
- Black Bear Seasons & Bag Limits
- Explanation of the Preference Point System
- An Overview of the Maryland Black Bear Hunting Seasons: 2004-2010
- Maryland Black Bear History & Management
- General Hunting Regulations
- Bear Hunting Regulations
- Bear Hunting Area
- Allegany County Bear Hunting Opportunities
- Pre-Hunt Meeting
- Bear Check-in Procedures
- Responsible Hunting
- Planning Your Bear Hunt
- Bear Hunting Techniques
- Care of Your Bear
- Maryland Black Bear Online Education - Videos
- Maryland Black Bear Hunt Home
