October 11 14 black duck closed 4 days november 20 december 1 12 days december 19 january 31 44 days october 26, february 8 youthveterans waterfowl days. Blackwater sportsman, maryland waterfowl hunting posts. Maryland waterfowl hunting deer hunting turkey hunting. Maryland is home to 61 wildlife management areas covering over 123, 000 acres, where hunters can take aim for black bear, coyote, whitetailed deer, mink, rabbits, and more. For late season hunting, weather is a factor, especially when considering diving ducks, he notes. Proposed 20202022 hunting and trapping seasons maryland. One changes the test of when a hunter is liable for hunting over bait, while the other gives those who buy fishing licenses a full year of fishing privileges. The state has a rich history and tradition of waterfowl hunting, and outdoor enthusiasts from near and far anticipate this season every year. Maryland waterfowl hunting lodge wild wings maryland.
Waterfowl hunting maryland fishing and hunting, llc. Maryland department of natural resources annapolis, md the proposed 20092010 late waterfowl hunting seasons and bag limits are now available from the maryland department of. Aug 05, 2019 maryland waterfowl hunt season is coming. Known for home to some of the best waterfowl hunting anywhere. Join black duck outfitters professional waterfowl guides in maryland for an exciting hunt this season. Maryland hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Late season spring snow goose hunting on the eastern shore of maryland and delaware. With the opening of dove season right around the corner, maryland hunters are gearing up for the start of the migratory.
Do you plan to hunt brant this coming hunting season. Everything you need to know about maryland waterfowl season. Terrain dominated by the chesapeake bay with surrounding salt marshes, creeks, and coves. Click here to book your hunt early to reserve your dates with barneck outfitters on marylands famous eastern shore. Chesapeake bay sea duck hunting maryland waterfowl hunting. And there are less soughtafter birds like goldeneye and bufflehead. In addition, maryland has whitetailed and sika deer, black bear, and wild turkey hunting. Barneck outfitters is now booking maryland sea duck, diving duck, and canada goose hunts for the upcoming waterfowl hunting season. Maryland hunting seasons offer fantastic waterfowl and furbearer hunting. Splitseason hunt for migrating waterfowl marylands migratory atlantic population canada goose hunting season begins nov. Chesapeake bay bowfishing poseidon bowfishing offers trips on the world famous chesapeake bay for cownose rays and southern rays as well as other species. Pit blinds, stand ups, creek and pond blinds coupled with the best decoys available complement our dedication to improving our areas with the establishment of new blinds, new flooding, water access, and leaving crops. In addition to the duck bag limit hunters may take 15 coots per day. Canada goose hunting guides and lodge wild wings maryland.
November 2, 2019 through january 10, 20209 if you have questions or you would like to book a sea duck hunt or maryland waterfowl hunt with us, give captain marc spagnola a call or text at 7173241649. The primary objective of a national wildlife refuge is to provide habitat for the conservation and protection of wildlife. Maryland waterfowl and deer hunting ocean city fishing. Before and after the waterfowl season, our lodge is available for rent to enjoy the farm and all the numerous activities available on the eastern shore. May 24, 2019 a regular hunting license, junior hunting license, any senior hunting license, or a nonresident full term or short term hunting license is required to hunt migratory game birds in maryland. The eastern shore of maryland is known for some of the best waterfowl hunting grounds and offers excellent opportunities for. This area of the atlantic flyway is fairly narrow, which means the birds are more concentrated. The daily bag limit is two geese a day in the canada goose hunting zone.
As with any hunting season, maryland waterfowl season comes with its own set of rules and regulations. Waterfowl hunting poseidon waterfowl is now booking maryland sea duck and diving duck hunts for the upcoming waterfowl hunting season. Maryland hunters can find publicland opportunities on a series of stateowned wildlife management units. Hunting at assateague assateague island national seashore. Maryland waterfowl hunting lodging on the eastern shore. The maryland department of natural resources has announced the states 20192020 migratory game bird hunting seasons. This permit authorizes the individual to receive monetary compensation from hunters for providing personal guiding services to hunt wild waterfowl. About how many ducks, geese, doves and woodcock did you bag last season. All migratory game bird hunters, including those who are exempt from the hunting license requirement, must purchase a maryland migratory game bird stamp. No article on the early days of waterfowling is complete without mention of the chesapeake region and places such as the susquehanna flats.
Marylands history and tradition of waterfowl hunting is as rich as any in the nation. Join black duck outfitters for a phenomenal snow goose hunt in january, february, or march. Make sure youre ready when the north country calls your name. Williamson outfitters is operated on marylands eastern shore specializing in waterfowl hunts for canada geese, puddle ducks and diver ducks. Maryland late waterfowl hunting seasons proposed thebaynet. For the upcoming sea duck hunting season, please contact marc spagnola at 7173241649 to discuss the number in your hunting party, available hunting dates and specific needs to allow us to provide you with complete package pricing. Hunting will be in accordance with the following special assateague island national seashore regulations and applicable state regulations new for 20192020. Maryland is one of the most underappreciated states for hunting. Rock hall fishing charters and waterfowl hunting in maryland. In fact, maryland s general assembly passed the first state law concerning waterfowl hunting in 1833. Jul 31, 2009 maryland department of natural resources annapolis, md the proposed 20092010 late waterfowl hunting seasons and bag limits are now available from the maryland department of.
Statewide youth waterfowl hunting days are for hunters age 16 or younger only to hunt during these days. Maryland hunting land for sale 45 listings land and farm. Proposed 20202021 migratory game bird seasons maryland dnr. In fact, marylands general assembly passed the first state law concerning waterfowl hunting in 1833. Oct 06, 2015 if you hunt waterfowl or fish the waters of maryland, you can enjoy your outing that much more knowing that two new laws meant to help marylands outdoorsmen went into effect on october 1. Come and enjoy the old time tradition of goose and duck hunting on marylands eastern shore. Shooting hours are one halfhour before sunrise to sunset. To participate in a hunt on the marylander, all hunters must follow all laws and regulations in accordance with federal waterfowl hunting and laws and regulations outlined by the maryland department of natural resources dnr. Dec 12, 2019 half way through the 20192020 special seaduck hunting season in maryland with pitboss waterfowl and capt. Hunting waterfowl on the eastern shore of maryland 2020. The harvest of surplus animals is one tool used to manage wildlife populations. The numbers of mallards and canvasbacks taken from lands around the upper chesapeake last year is staggering.
Josh homyack, waterfowl program manager for the maryland department of natural resources dnr, explains that these areas include habitats ranging from agricultural lands to flooded timber. After christmas is typically the best, he explains. Wild wings maryland provides outstanding canada goose hunting in kent and queen anne counties, on maryland s eastern shore. A waterfowl outfitting permit can be obtained from the maryland department of natural resources. A maryland state resident or nonresident hunting license printed paper or electronic copy with additional stamps for deer and waterfowl is required to hunt on the seashore. Timing is often everything when it comes to successful waterfowl hunting, and maryland is no different.
In all other areas, sea ducks may be taken only during the regular open season for ducks and are part of the regular duck season daily bag not to exceed 4 scoters, 4 eiders or 4 longtailed ducks. Late seasons waterfowl maryland snow goose hunting ny. This bag limit is in addition to the limits applying to other ducks during the regular duck season. Split season hunt for migrating waterfowl marylands migratory atlantic population canada goose hunting season begins nov. A maryland snow goose conservation order hunting season permit hunting licenses is required to participate in the light goose conservation order season.
Located on the chesapeake bay, maryland, immersed in the history and beginnings of modern day waterfowling and charter fishing, where waterfowl hunting and charter fishing are much more than a passion or a weekend hobby but rather a way of life. Maryland duck season dates and goose season dates that are shown on this page. Maryland waterfowl hunting seasons williamson outfitters. Waterfowl hunting goose and duck hunting on marylands eastern shore. Maryland s history and tradition of waterfowl hunting is as rich as any in the nation. Mar 25, 2020 we take a trip down across the chesapeake bay to hunt waterfowl on the famous eastern shore of maryland. Blackwater sportsman, maryland waterfowl hunting, chester, maryland.
A regular hunting license, junior hunting license, any senior hunting license, or a nonresident full term or short term hunting license is required to hunt migratory game birds in maryland. Maryland waterfowl hunting canada goose hunts duck hunts fair winds gun club the ultimate gunning experience on marylands eastern shore lodging with fair winds gun club quality suites 4108100555. Maryland waterfowl hunting for sea ducks on the chesapeake. The maryland dnr has announced the proposals for the 201920 migratory waterfowl seasons, along with the date and details for the annual public information and comment meeting. Nov 02, 2019 20192020 sea duck season dates for maryland waterfowl hunting. If you have questions or you would like to book a sea duck hunt or maryland waterfowl hunt with us, give captain marc spagnola a call or text at 7173241649. Seaduck hunting in maryland 20192020 pitboss waterfowl. Migratory game bird hunting maryland hunting seasons. Youth hunters must have a hunting license or be exempt from the license requirement see who may hunt without a license, hunting licenses these hunters must possess the printed validation showing proof of purchase of the maryland migratory game bird stamp and.
States were granted compensatory days for waterfowl hunting seasons in 1997. For lateseason hunting, weather is a factor, especially when considering diving ducks, he notes. All hunts are conducted from field pits, aframes, river blinds, and. The 20182019 sea duck season runs from november 3, 2018 through january 11, 2019. If you hunt waterfowl or fish the waters of maryland, you can enjoy your outing that much more knowing that two new laws meant to help marylands outdoorsmen went into effect on october 1. Welcome to maryland waterfowl hunting maryland dnr. Captain mark hall, specializing in striped bass fishing and waterfowl hunting along the chesapeake bay. It starts with the fabled chesapeake bay, which cuts through the eastern portion of mainland maryland, separating it from the delmarva peninsula. Federal migratory bird hunting stamp duck stamp hip endorsement included automatically with purchase of the waterfowl hunting license. We will be hunting from the first week in january for snows and blues. Shooting hours for regular waterfowl seasons are onehalf hour before sunrise to sunset except for 1 teal during the september season when shooting hours are sunrise to sunset, 2 for resident canada geese during september seasons when shooting hours are from onehalf. The daily bag limit for mallards will be two 2 with only one 1 being a hen. Maryland dnr announces proposals for migratory waterfowl. Bag limits, season dates, and shooting hours can be found in the 20192020 maryland guide to hunting and trapping.
The eastern shore of maryland is known for some of the best waterfowl hunting grounds and offers excellent opportunities for deer and turkey as well. If youre like me, hunting geese is always on your mind. Larger groups may rent the blue house lodge and bunkhouse which adjoin and together provide eleven beds. Over 40 waterfowls species reside in maryland, including various breeds of ducks, geese, and swans. Long known as some of the best public land duck hunting in the region, opening day permits for these freshwater impoundments are highly.
Shooting hours for regular waterfowl seasons are onehalf hour before sunrise to sunset except for 1 teal during the september season when shooting hours are sunrise to sunset, 2 for resident canada geese during september seasons when shooting hours are from onehalf hour before sunrise to one. We take a trip down across the chesapeake bay to hunt waterfowl on the famous eastern shore of maryland. The chesapeake bay is a traditional hunting area for bluebills and to a lesser extent, canvasbacks and redheads. Hunting waterfowl on the eastern shore of maryland 2020 season. With the opening of dove season right around the corner, maryland hunters are gearing up for the start of the migratory game bird hunting season, wildlife and heritage director paul peditto said. Half way through the 20192020 special seaduck hunting season in maryland with pitboss waterfowl and capt. Migratory game bird hunting seasons 20192020 announced. Maryland duck hunting guide sea duck guide spring snow. A maryland hunting license or resident delaware hunting license is required to hunt light geese in maryland during the light goose season see hunting licenses, stamps and permits, hunting licenses. Late maryland waterfowl seasons and bag limits note. Five 20192020 public waterfowling hotspots in the atlantic. Maryland waterfowl hunting guide wayne gatling guide service. Most avid duck hunters understand that the chesapeake bay area provides some of the best waterfowl hunting in the world.
Government lands % 11% private lands 7,075,779 acres. Deer hunting season is typically during the fall and winter, but the refuge also offers a youth spring turkey hunt. The daily bag limit is 25 light geese and there is no possession limit. The daily bag limit for sea ducks is 5 in the special sea duck zone. Life at chesapeake bay outdoors revolves around two things, charter fishing and waterfowl hunting. The landscape combined with the excellent game makes for one of the best hunting regions in the northeast. Wild wings maryland provides outstanding canada goose hunting in kent and queen anne counties, on marylands eastern shore. Wood ducks are present early in the season, but if youre looking for divers, homyack says later is better.