This thread brings up some questions that I have been pondering. In a suburban area, is the double lung shot still the best bet? I sure would not want to cripple one with a slightly off head shot. If they are not stressed, how far will they run? What if there is a fence? I would think, if wounded, that they would not jump a fence, but I don't really know.
MG
honestly a spine shot would be ideal followed by a double lung or slitting its throat, but to do that intentionally is going to be a great feat. Double lung is the best IMO other than a brain shot. Double lung can still go 40yds or more.
The city can control use, but they can’t control possession. They aren’t grandfathered in and the state has preemption (Baltimore city and only a couple of other small incorporated towns have laws predating the MD preemption law). Only touching on the possession/transportation part.
I’d bet many towns have ordinances against discharge of a weapon on the books. I am 99% sure Frederick city does and plenty of Frederick city is “rural”.
Most laws are one size fits all, no exceptions needed. Because law makers usually just don’t give a crap. Or if an exception is given, it is given to agents of the government.
Nowhere inside the city of Frederick is "rural", unless you count Ft. Detrick property, around Whittier.
Isn’t it city limits up pretty close to the base of he mountains? Or is it just that the city owns land up towards Gambrils (Frederick city watershed), but it isn’t in the incorporated city limits?
For those that are worried about a deer crossing onto other property. If the owner doesn't Grant you permission, DNR will retreive your kill for you.
This is flat out wrong. A landowner has no obligation to allow you on their property to retrieve a deer and dnr has no legal authority to force a landowner to grant access to anyone to retrieve the deer.
In general
(a) If a Natural Resources police officer or any law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that any species of wildlife or any device is possessed in violation of this title, and it is not possible or feasible to secure a search warrant in time to seize the bird, mammal, amphibian, or reptile or the device, then the Natural Resources police officer may examine any boat, railway car, box, crate, package, or game bag without a warrant.