Md. Code Regs. 08.03.04.24

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.03.04.24 - Wanton Waste of Deer Prohibited

A. Except as provided in §C of this regulation, an individual who intentionally wounds or kills a deer with a firearm, bow, or crossbow shall make a reasonable effort to take possession of the wounded or dead deer. If recovered, the deer shall be tagged and reported in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter and retained in the individual's possession until any of the following occurs:

(1) The deer is processed for consumption;

(2) The deer is transported to the individual's residence, to the individual's temporary place of lodging, to a taxidermist, or to a place for commercial or noncommercial processing or is donated to another individual or organization;

(3) The deer is utilized for scientific, educational, or research purposes; or

(4) The deer is properly disposed of according to conditions included in a permit issued by the Department.

B. Nothing in this regulation shall be construed to supersede any provision of Natural Resources Article, § 10-411, Annotated Code of Maryland, requiring written permission before entering the lands owned by another person.

C. An individual who humanely euthanizes an injured deer they did not intentionally wound is exempt from this regulation.

D. Failure to make a reasonable attempt to recover a wounded or killed deer, or failure to use a deer in a manner described in §A of this regulation, will be deemed wanton waste.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.04.24

Regulation .24 adopted effective 41:15 Md. R. 889, eff.8/4/2014