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Maryland deer hunters take 28,236 deer during two-week season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has reported that hunters harvested 28,236 deer during the two-week firearm season from November 25 through December 9.

The firearms season harvest was 3% lower than last year’s official count of 29,160 deer.

“Firearm hunting for deer continues to be our most popular season,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “The season enables many hunters to put much needed venison in the freezer and it helps significantly…