MARYLAND DEER HUNTERS EXPERIENCE SUCCESSFUL OPENING WEEKEND

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DEER HUNTERS EXPERIENCE SUCCESSFUL OPENING WEEKEND



ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 2, 2009) — Maryland deer hunters reported 19,054 deer for the opening weekend of the 2009 firearm season, a 20% increase over last year’s opening weekend harvest of 15,880 deer. The total included 8,072 antlered deer and 10,982 antlerless deer. Sika deer comprised 218 of the antlered and 221 of the antlerless deer totals.



“Windy conditions on Saturday may have slowed the harvest slightly, but hunters took advantage of better conditions on Sunday and posted a strong overall harvest for the weekend,” said DNR’s Wildlife and Heritage Service Deer Project Leader Brian Eyler.



Hunters in Region A (Garrett and Allegany counties) reported 1,336 deer for the weekend, nearly identical to the 1,328 deer reported last year. The Region B antlered harvest increased from 5,668 deer last year to 6,771 deer this year, while the antlerless harvest increased from 8,884 deer to 10,947 deer in 2009.



Deer hunters harvested 4,877 deer (1,887 antlered, 2,990 antlerless) on Sunday. Deer hunting is permitted on selected Sundays in 19 counties on private land only. In Frederick County, where Sunday hunting was permitted for the first time this year, hunters reported 521 deer on Sunday and 2,005 deer total for the weekend; up 26% over last year’s Saturday-only harvest of 1,598 deer.



“Sunday hunting continues to afford hunters more opportunities to share time with friends and family while providing them a sustainable local source of food,” said Eyler. “Plus, the additional harvest helps the Department manage the state’s deer population for the benefit of all citizens.”



The two-week deer firearm season runs through Saturday, December 12.

[NY Bearhunter]

THE ODDS SEEM SLIGHT AT BEST FOR THE SIKA BUCK DEER BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE IT A GO AROUND FOR SURE, THE LAST OUTFITTER THAT I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME NOT TO WASTE MY TIME, NOT VERY ENCOURAGING.

[dckhd247]

THE ODDS SEEM SLIGHT AT BEST FOR THE SIKA BUCK DEER BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE IT A GO AROUND FOR SURE, THE LAST OUTFITTER THAT I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME NOT TO WASTE MY TIME, NOT VERY ENCOURAGING.

There are MANY successful Sika hunters every year who take sika on public land... It takes some work due to hunting IN the marsh but if you put your time in you can kill them without going through an outfitter...

[NY Bearhunter]

There are MANY successful Sika hunters every year who take sika on public land... It takes some work due to hunting IN the marsh but if you put your time in you can kill them without going through an outfitter...

NOW THATS WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR, I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THE TIME AND WORK, JUST HAVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SIKA AND HOW TO HUNT THEM ON THEIR HOME TURF.

[dckhd247]

NOW THATS WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR, I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THE TIME AND WORK, JUST HAVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SIKA AND HOW TO HUNT THEM ON THEIR HOME TURF.

From what I see, hear, and read, a good start would be to get yourself a canoe or Jon-boat to get to the best spots...

[Dave Sikorski]

I'll be chasing Sika next week on public. Between the various state lands w/ Sika, Blackwater NWR, and Assateague Isl. you should have no problem encountering the little swamp goats.

It's not a slam dunk hunt by any means, they love to have their feet wet and live in some nasty ass places for sure.

Give me a shout if you want some guidance or tips on finding the little buggers.

-D

[NY Bearhunter]

I'll be chasing Sika next week on public. Between the various state lands w/ Sika, Blackwater NWR, and Assateague Isl. you should have no problem encountering the little swamp goats.

It's not a slam dunk hunt by any means, they love to have their feet wet and live in some nasty ass places for sure.

Give me a shout if you want some guidance or tips on finding the little buggers.

-D

WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU WOULD SHARE, I DON'T HAVE ANY TIME IN HUNTING THE SIKA BUT I DO KNOW THAT I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A RUN AT IT.

[tuna 33]

check out toddsville and taylors island,i shot a 10 inch 6pt in early black powder and a spike last week with the rifle,,get a good local map,,

[NY Bearhunter]

WILL CHECK IT OUT...