Hunters who did not bag a turkey during fall turkey season have one more change during winter turkey season Jan. 18-20 statewide.
The winter season was established in 2015 to increase turkey hunting opportunities while minimizing conflicts with other seasons.
“Wild turkey populations are at all-time highs in many areas,” said Paul Peditto, Wildlife and Heritage Service director. “This season offers a great opportunity for hunters to get outdoors when other popular hunting seasons are closed or winding down.”
During the winter turkey season Maryland hunters can use shotguns loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller; crossbows and vertical bows; or air guns that shoot arrows or bolts.
Hunting hours are from half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. The bag limit is one turkey of either sex. Hunters are reminded that it is illegal to hunt turkeys with the aid of bait.
Hunters may check their harvest via phone at (888)800-0121, online with the mobile app, available here.
For additional information, see the Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping.