Posts Tagged ‘Deer’
Maryland’s Most Popular Deer Hunting Season Set to Begin
Hunters will look forward to more weekend opportunities to hunt and contribute to managingMaryland’s deer population. The two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer willopen Saturday, November 26th and continue through Saturday, December 10th. The two-week seasonincludes Sunday hunting in all but three Maryland counties. You can check the calendar with theinformation at…
Read MoreJan. Brings More Opportunities For Hunters In Delaware
Additional deer hunting seasons in Delaware are beginning with the arrival of January. Hunters are encouraged to harvest does in order to help manage the size and quality of the state’s deer population. Deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays this month, in accordance with state restrictions. Also, hunters who wish to donate venison to…
Read MoreIt’s “Deer In The Headlights” Time
We are entering the time of year when deer are most likely to be crossing Delaware roadways, and with the clock change coming in less than two weeks, Delaware State Police and DNREC are alerting motorists to watch out for deer. “Bucks are very single-minded in their pursuit of does during the rut, their mating…
Read MoreLook Out: Watch For Deer This Time Of Year
It’s that time of year… More and more deer are crossing our roadways, it’s getting dark earlier, and motorists need to be extra alert. The Office of Highway Safety, Triple-A Mid-Atlantic and DNREC say the deer mating season lasts from October until December, and will start to peak around November 10th. “Bucks are very single-minded…
Read MoreDNREC announces hunting dates for November
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has announced the dates for Delaware’s hunting seasons in November. Numerous Delaware hunting seasons open in November, including the shotgun deer season from Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 24, Sundays included, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced Thursday. Other popular hunting seasons opening in November include the…
Read More*Caution* Deer Crashes Spike During This Time of Year
State Police would like to remind motorists use extra caution on Delaware roadways as the deer rut and hunting season is fast-approaching during the months of October and November. The majority of deer activity resulting in crashes occur during the dusk and dawn hour on main roads as well as back roads. Keep a sharp…
Read MoreHunting Seasons Begin in Delaware
The 2019/2020 hunting season opens Sunday with the archery and crossbow deer seasons. Mourning Dover and resident Canada goose seasons open Monday. Later in September is the start of a special September teal season and then gray squirrel season will open. A Delaware hunting license or License Exempt Number is required to hunt – waterfowl…
Read MorePA Man Injured in Frankford Motorcycle/Deer Crash Dies from Injuries
A Pennsylvania man who was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on July 15th has died from his injuries at Christiana Medical Center. Delaware State Police say 52 year old Michael Dunlap from Temple, PA was not wearing a helmet when a deer entered Bennett Road in Frankford in front of his motorcycle. Police say he…
Read MoreFrankford Man Pleads Guilty to Poaching Deer
A Frankford man will lose his hunting license for two years after pleading guilty to multiple deer poaching violations and a felony criminal charge near Millville. DNREC officials say 38 year old Paul Daisey entered his guilty plea during a pre-trial hearing in Sussex County Superior Court. Besides losing his hunting license for two years…
Read MoreAnnual Maryland Deer Harvest Lower
Hunters in Maryland harvested 77,000 deer during the 2018-2019 season – which includes the archery, firearms and muzzleloader seasons. Maryland Natural Resources officials say that number is lower overall and the number of antlerless deer taken represents 60% of the overall harvest. On the Lower Shore counties, over 8400 deer were harvested – about 760…
Read MoreSeveral Hunting Seasons Beginning in Delaware
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that additional Delaware hunting seasons are opening this month, including expanded Sunday deer hunting opportunities. Sunday deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays through the end of the deer season on Feb. 3, 2019, using only those hunting methods legal for the respective established deer hunting seasons. Please refer to the Department’s Sunday Hunting webpage for Sunday deer…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Hunting Violations
A Millsboro man has been arrested by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on hunting violations. Police have charged 37 year old Sean Moore with 14 counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person prohibited and 4 counts of possession or transport of antlerless deer that were killed illegally. Police contacted Moore…
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