No wasting disease found in Md. deer samples
BY: Associated Press CUMBERLAND — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it found no evidence of chronic wasting disease in deer killed by hunters last fall. A Wildlife and Heritage Service official said Wednesday the negative results are encouraging. Associate Director Pete Jayne says the agency implemented regulations designed to slow the spread of the disease after [...] |
Maryland hunters kill 98,000 deer
BY: Associated Press ANNAPOLIS — Maryland natural resources officials say hunters killed more than 98,000 deer during 2011-2012 hunting season. The Department of Natural Resources says 98,029 were taken by bow, muzzleloader and firearms this fall and winter. Hunters killed 98,663 deer during the 2010-2011 season. Frederick County once again led the harvest totals for the state with [...] |
Maryland DNR changes tactics on wasting disease
BY: Associated Press HAGERSTOWN — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it’s changing its tactics in monitoring deer for chronic wasting disease during this year’s modern firearm season. The agency said Monday it has closed a surveillance station at Green Ridge State Forest that was staffed during the October season for hunters using muzzle-loading guns. Instead, the [...] |
Maryland shooters take aim at more Catoctin Park deer
BY: Associated Press THURMONT — Sharpshooters are taking aim at more deer in Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont. The National Park Service says it’s beginning the third annual round of shooting Monday to reduce the number of white-tailed deer in the park surrounding the Camp David presidential retreat. Parts of the park will be closed periodically through March [...] |



