Waterfowl in Maryland
Welcome to Maryland Waterfowl Hunting
Maryland's history and tradition of waterfowl hunting is as rich as any in the nation. No article on the early days of waterfowling is complete without mention of the Chesapeake region and places such as the Susquehanna Flats. In fact, Maryland's General Assembly passed the first state law concerning waterfowl hunting in 1833.
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What you Need
What Do I Need to Hunt Waterfowl in Maryland
Here is your online source for everything you will need to hunt waterfowl in Maryland.
Where to Hunt
Waterfowl Hunting Areas
With links to Wildlife Management Areas and other waterfowl hunting opportunities.
Offshore Waterfowl Hunting
Your Complete Guide
For landowners, hunters and interested citizens, a guide to the laws for licensing offshore blinds and shoreline.
September Waterfowl Seasons
Teal & Resident Goose
Maryland's 2011-2012 Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Bag Limits are now established, including teal & resident geese.
Regular Waterfowl Seasons
Waterfowl Seasons
Maryland's 2011-2012 regular waterfowl seasons and bag limits.
- Canada Goose Hunting Zones Map
- 2011-2012 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Season Pamphlet
- Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days
- Sunrise/Sunset Table
- Montgomery County Legal Firearm Discharge Area
- Duck Boat Safety Tips for Maryland Waterfowlers
- Keys to Aid Hunters in Identification of Live Decoys
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How to Properly Clean Ducks
(Leaves DNR Website) - Prevent Hypothermia in your Hunting Dog
- The Migratory Bird Regulation Process
- Federal Regulations - Hunting of Migratory Game Birds
- Hunters' Views about Waterfowl Hunting in Maryland
- Federal Waterfowl Regulations
(refer to Title 50, Part 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations)
- Code of Maryland Regulations for the Possession and Trade of Captive Mute Swans
- Resident Canada Geese Depredation Assistance
- Solving Problems Caused by Resident Canada Geese
- Report Banded Birds & Band Recovery Reports
- Waterfowl Identification
- Sunrise/Sunset Table
- Waterfowl-related Permits
- Waterfowl Disease
- Migratory Game Bird Advisory Committee
- Atlantic Flyway Council Management Plans
- Mute Swan Management & Research
- Waterfowl Research Projects
- Maryland Wood Duck Initiative
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Status Reports
- History of Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Data Center
- Historic Duck Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits 1918-2007
- Historic Canada Goose Seasons 1945-2006
- Code of Maryland Regulations
- Directory of Waterfowl Sites