HAGERSTOWN — The Department of Natural Resources says Maryland’s black bear population has more than doubled since 2005 and it’s adjusting the hunting rules accordingly. Wildlife biologist Harry Spiker said Friday that a population study done last year indicates at ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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ANNAPOLIS — A recent federal audit says Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is threatening the public’s safety because of improper tracking of weapons used for hunter education. The audit by the U.S. Department of the Interior released last month found ...

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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 ...

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CUMBERLAND — Hundreds of hunters are heading out in search of black bears this week. The hunt, the eighth in recent years, opens Monday in Garrett and Allegany counties and lasts through Saturday. However, the hunt will be stopped once ...

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