{"id":38198,"date":"2023-01-26T09:33:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T14:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/?p=38198"},"modified":"2023-01-26T09:39:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T14:39:21","slug":"maryland-department-of-natural-resources-announces-winter-waterfowl-hunting-day-for-youth-veterans-and-military-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/2023\/01\/26\/maryland-department-of-natural-resources-announces-winter-waterfowl-hunting-day-for-youth-veterans-and-military-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Winter Waterfowl Hunting Day for Youth, Veterans, and Military Members"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special Opportunity Offered Statewide Feb. 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is encouraging Maryland\u2019s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel to experience the excitement of this season\u2019s second special waterfowl hunting day on Saturday, Feb. 4. <\/p>\n

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\u201cThese special hunt days give our youth, active duty military and veteran hunters a well-deserved chance to get outside one last time before the majority of waterfowl seasons close for the year,” said Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto. \u201cWe encourage Maryland\u2019s more experienced hunters to introduce someone new to hunting and this is a great opportunity to do just that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

On this day, hunting of ducks, geese, and coots on both public and private land is reserved for those 16 years of age or younger, qualified military veterans of any age, and members of the Armed Forces on active duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training). Qualified military veterans are those defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Youth hunters must be accompanied by an unarmed adult who is at least 21 years old or by eligible military personnel also participating in the hunt. All eligible hunters and adult mentors must possess Maryland hunting licenses or be exempt from hunting license requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any adult participating in this hunt will need to purchase both a Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp and a Federal Duck Stamp. Youth hunters, including those possessing an <\/span>apprentice license<\/span><\/a>, must purchase a Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp but do not need to purchase a Federal Duck Stamp if under 16 years of age.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bag limits<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for the hunting\u00a0days are the same as the regular seasons except:<\/span><\/p>\n