Isaakb
Active Member
So the hunting laws and bag limits and antler restrictions in Maryland are confusing. Keep in mind this all Region B hunting with a crossbow.
So if a deer has two or fewer points but more than three inch spikes, you can only harvest two. But unless I'm mistaken, the most you can harvest is two anyway and only if you bought an extra buck stamp.
Now if a deer has more than 2 points on at least one side, you can take any number, up to the yearly bag limit.
My question is: Is is possible to take more than two, 3 point or greater, antlered deer legally? For example do they allow an archer to harvest 2 antlered, 3 points or more on one side, in each of the three seasons with a bow?
I am really confused. If it's not possible to take more than two deer, why say that a hunter can harvest "any number?" In order to maximize harvest of 3 point or greater deer, would you have to change weapons according to the season?
There is not a snowball's chance in hell I am going bow hunting in firearm season. With my luck I'd be hauling my kill out and somebody might mistake my kill for a live deer. Plus I think it might get a bit crowded. I'll stay home and try to get my meat early season.
So if a deer has two or fewer points but more than three inch spikes, you can only harvest two. But unless I'm mistaken, the most you can harvest is two anyway and only if you bought an extra buck stamp.
Now if a deer has more than 2 points on at least one side, you can take any number, up to the yearly bag limit.
My question is: Is is possible to take more than two, 3 point or greater, antlered deer legally? For example do they allow an archer to harvest 2 antlered, 3 points or more on one side, in each of the three seasons with a bow?
I am really confused. If it's not possible to take more than two deer, why say that a hunter can harvest "any number?" In order to maximize harvest of 3 point or greater deer, would you have to change weapons according to the season?
There is not a snowball's chance in hell I am going bow hunting in firearm season. With my luck I'd be hauling my kill out and somebody might mistake my kill for a live deer. Plus I think it might get a bit crowded. I'll stay home and try to get my meat early season.