{"id":36782,"date":"2022-09-01T11:29:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/?p=36782"},"modified":"2022-09-01T11:31:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:31:15","slug":"maryland-migratory-game-bird-hunting-2022-2023-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/2022\/09\/01\/maryland-migratory-game-bird-hunting-2022-2023-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Migratory Game Bird Hunting 2022-2023 Begins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mourning Dove, Early Canada Goose Seasons Now Open<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>Maryland Department of Natural Resources<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has announced the state\u2019s 2022-2023 migratory game bird hunting seasons. Bag limits, season dates, and shooting hours can be found in the\u00a0<\/span>Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMaryland hunters wait for September with anticipation as this month marks the beginning of the fall hunting season,\u201d Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. \u201cMaryland\u2019s diverse landscape and wonderful\u00a0<\/span>access to public land<\/span><\/a>\u00a0offer exciting opportunities for both experienced and new hunters alike.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Season dates are as follows. Shooting hours begin 30 minutes before sunrise and end at sunset for all early migratory game bird hunting seasons except as noted below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Dove, split season<\/b><\/p>\n

First Season: Sept. 1 \u2013 Oct. 15 (shooting hours are from noon to sunset)<\/span><\/p>\n

Second Season: Oct. 22 \u2013 Nov. 25<\/span><\/p>\n

Third Season: Dec. 15 \u2013 Jan. 7, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

Woodcock, split season<\/b><\/p>\n

First Season: Oct. 19 \u2013 Nov. 25<\/span><\/p>\n

Second Season: Jan. 9 \u2013 21, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

Early resident Canada Goose season<\/b><\/p>\n

Eastern zone: Sept. 1 \u2013 15\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Western zone: Sept. 1 \u2013 24<\/span><\/p>\n

For the early Canada Goose season, hunters are allowed to use shotguns capable of holding more than three shot shells. Shooting hours are extended to a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teal, September season<\/b><\/p>\n

Sept. 16 \u2013 30<\/span><\/p>\n

Shooting hours will be a half-hour before sunrise to sunset. The daily bag limit is six teal.<\/span><\/p>\n

All migratory bird hunters, including landowners who are license-exempt, must purchase a\u00a0<\/span>Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp\/Harvest Information Program Permit<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and possess the printed receipt while hunting. All waterfowl hunters, ages 16 and older, must possess a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp). Licenses, permits, and stamps can be purchased online, by phone at 855-855-3906, at a\u00a0<\/span>department service center<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or any of the 250\u00a0<\/span>sport license agents<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hunters are encouraged to\u00a0<\/span>report banded migratory game birds online<\/span><\/a>. After reporting the banded bird, hunters will receive a certificate of appreciation that includes all known biological information on the bird they harvested.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hunters with questions may contact the department at 410-260-8540.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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