December 17th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Maryland hunters reported harvesting under 11,000 deer on the opening weekend of the 2024 firearm season from that ended December 1, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.  The overall deer harvest was nearly identical to last year’s official opening weekend.  Hunters in Region A, Allegany Garrett, and western Washington counties, harvested 1,080 antlered deer, showing an 18% decrease from last year. Hunters faced the opening of the season with below normal temperatures and high winds.