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2008-2009 Hunting Seasons Calendar

Maryland Trophy Deer Contest

The 2008 Maryland Trophy Deer Contest recognizes the “top” deer in each county taken during the 2006-2007 deer hunting seasons for the Maryland State Record Book. Highest scoring bucks (typical and nontypical) are recognized for white-tailed deer taken during each of the vertical bow, crossbow, muzzleloader, and firearms seasons. The Boone and Crockett method of scoring is used. A separate category for sika deer is also available.

NEW THIS YEAR: The 2008 contest will be held at the Southern Maryland Hunting and Outdoor Expo on August 16 and 17, 2008.  The Southern Maryland Expo is located at the Charles County Fairgrounds in LaPlata, Maryland. 

The Contest is co-sponsored by the Maryland Bowhunters Society and the DNR Wildlife & Heritage Service.  For more information regarding the time and location of the 2008 contest contact Mr. Walter “Tinker” Johnson at 301-349-2413.  For additional information contact Mr. Johnson, or DNR at 301-842-0332.

Results of the 2007 Maryland Trophy Deer Contest