I just wanted to add a couple of interesting pieces of information some, perhaps many, birders may not be aware of. I am not an expert on the subject matter, just read the DNR hunting regs a little further this year. My personal stake is to know what the deer hunters that line my property are up to from Sep 15 into January.
Seasons and Bag limits:
Clapper and King Rail (Sep 1 - Nov 8) - All Counties: Bag limit 10 per day (no more then 1 King), possession limit 20.
Sora and Virginia Rails (Sep 1 - Nov 9) - All Counties: Bag limit 25 PER DAY
Interestingly too, Mottled Duck and Fulvous Tree-Duck are on the list of baggable duck species. 1 per day each.
I don't want this post to continue any hunting/anti-hunting thread. I just thought the above facts interesting and related to Maryland birds.
Rick Cheicante
Harford County
Bel Air, MD |