look for place's to hunt in dc baltimore area
09-27-2005, 01:39 PM
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RE: look for place's to hunt in dc baltimore area
How about the North Tract there at the Patuxent Wildlife where 198 intersects 32 (down Bald Eagle Drive) right in your back yard? 8,600 acres to hunt for $40, and it's in itsthird year of 6 points orbetter AR's. I've hunted there for over 10 years with good success before AR's, and can only imagine how good the chances are now for a decent buck. Between two small kids and a cabin in WV taking lots of my time, I doubt if I will get to hunt there myself this year, but I plan to go back within the next two years...
09-29-2005, 05:51 PM
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RE: look for place's to hunt in dc baltimore area
Rick,
OK, I will let you know when I do. You are welcome to spend the night before a hunt here at my house if you want.
AR's are antler restrictions. You cannot shoot any bucks unless they have 6 or more points. Therefore, there should be a good amount of older bucks running around there now. At least I think they still have the AR policy going on. I will check tomorrow and post again on this thread to confirm.
OK, I will let you know when I do. You are welcome to spend the night before a hunt here at my house if you want.
AR's are antler restrictions. You cannot shoot any bucks unless they have 6 or more points. Therefore, there should be a good amount of older bucks running around there now. At least I think they still have the AR policy going on. I will check tomorrow and post again on this thread to confirm.
09-30-2005, 08:44 AM
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RE: look for place's to hunt in dc baltimore area
I called, and here is the deal. You can only get one buck TOTAL for all three weapons (bow, shotgun and muzzleloader), and it must have 6 or more points. You can shoot does,butyoui might only be allowed onedeer per weapon, for a total of 3 deer altogether.
There should be some nice bucks running around, and with the buck to doe ratio increasing, calls should work pretty good too.
There should be some nice bucks running around, and with the buck to doe ratio increasing, calls should work pretty good too.
10-01-2005, 05:08 PM
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RE: look for place's to hunt in dc baltimore area
Yes. You have to have your Maryland license, PLUS $40 to hunt the 8,600 acres for all weapons. If you are near Baltimore, take the Baltimore Washington Parkway toward Baltimore. Exit at Route 198, and go right on Bald Eagle drive just before you hit route 32. Go 1/4 mile total (through the gate) and the station is on the right. Also, you have to qualify with your weapons. If you don't qualify on the first try, get back in line until you do (easy). You have to check in at the station, get a pass, then drive to your area. All deer must be checked in too, so you can see what deer are coming from what areas (weight, sex, if a buck how many points, etc.). Bow qualifications (broadheads only, 3 out of 5 in kill zone on deer targets from 15 to 23 or so yards) are held daily except on Sundays, I believe. The next gun qualification (shotgun, 3 out of 5 in paper plate at 40 yards and muzzleloader, 2 out of 3 at 40 yards) is October 16.
