{"id":3451,"date":"2019-10-02T20:08:33","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T20:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/?p=3451"},"modified":"2019-10-02T20:08:33","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T20:08:33","slug":"maryland-waterfowl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/maryland-waterfowl-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Maryland Waterfowl Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you anxiously awaiting <\/span>Maryland waterfowl season<\/b>? It will be here before you know it! Long known as some of the best <\/span>public land<\/span> duck hunting in the region, <\/span>Maryland waterfowl season<\/span> is a can\u2019t miss event. Along with <\/span>migratory game bird hunting<\/span>, there are also exciting social events that occur during this season. As Maryland locals, we have all the information you need to be in the know about this <\/span>game bird hunting season<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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All About the <\/span>Maryland Waterfowl Season<\/span><\/h2>\n

A waterfowl is a bird that lives on or around water. They are strong swimmers with waterproof feathers and webbed feet. Over 40 waterfowls species reside in Maryland, including various breeds of ducks, geese, and swans. The state has a rich history and tradition of waterfowl hunting, and outdoor enthusiasts from near and far anticipate this season every year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As with any hunting season, <\/span>Maryland waterfowl season<\/span> comes with its own set of rules and regulations. <\/span>Shooting hours<\/span> are one half-<\/span>hour before sunrise<\/span> to sunset. Dates and <\/span>daily bag limit<\/span>s for individual waterfowl seasons vary, and they run from September to January. You can find specific numbers on the Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>. All migratory game bird hunters must possess a valid Maryland <\/span>Migratory Game Bird Stamp<\/span> from the <\/span>Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service Center<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Easton Waterfowl Festival<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Easton Waterfowl Festival is an annual event that has been held each November in the eastern Maryland town of Easton for over 45 years. Proceeds of this fantastic event benefit wildlife conservation, education, and research. The goal is to create, restore, and conserve waterfowl habitat throughout the <\/span>Chesapeake Bay<\/span> Watershed and nearby coastal bays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Waterfowl Festival is a wildlife art show, sportsman\u2019s expo, and small-town festival that celebrates all things \u201cEastern Shore\u201d and showcases Easton in all its autumn glory. Throughout the event, visitors have the opportunity to meet the country\u2019s finest wildlife artists, including painters, sculptors, carvers, and photographers. They can gaze at their mesmerizing work at galleries spread across historic downtown Easton.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Exciting events throughout the festival include:<\/span><\/p>\n