DNR Announces 2014-2015 Late Waterfowl Seasons

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources finalized the 2014-2015 late waterfowl seasons after reviewing all public comment and consulting with members of the Wildlife Advisory Commission and Migratory Game Bird Advisory Committee.

The highlights include:

• Youth waterfowl hunting days on November 1, 2014 and February 7, 2015;
• Regular duck hunting season segments October 11-18, November 8-28 and December 16-January 24, with a daily bag limit of six;
• Migratory Atlantic Population Canada goose hunting segments November 22-28 and December 16-February 4, with a daily bag limit of two; and
• Late resident Canada goose hunting segments November 22-28 and December 16-March 10, with a daily bag limit of five. The Canada goose hunting zone map (i.e. migrant and resident) and the migratory game bird seasons flyer are available online.

All migratory game bird hunters, including landowners who are license-exempt, must purchase the Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp/HIP Permit. All waterfowl hunters 16 and older must also possess the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (federal duck stamp), which must be signed in ink across the face. Hunters buying the federal stamp online may use the purchase code or printed receipt to show proof of purchase for 45 days. Hunters will receive their stamp in the mail from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within this time frame.
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