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Bachman Valley Branch QDMA helps Local Families in Need! The Bachman Valley Branch QDMA members have dedicated their late season muzzleloader season to "The Shepherd's Staff" in Westminster, Maryland in an effort to feed local needy families. The Shepherd's Staff is a Non-Profit Christian Outreach and Support Center which provides local needy families clothing, food and provides self-help initiatives and develops pathways for social and economic advancement for those served. www.shepstaff.org <<Click here to read full article>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE ON QUALITY DEER MANAGEMENT IN THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST! <<Click here for the link to read article>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTER'S CHALLENGE 3D TOP SCORING YOUTH WINS NATIONAL QDMA HUNT! <<Click here to read full story>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE MARYLAND ANNUAL DEER REPORT FOR 2008-2009 The Maryland Annual Deer Report for 2008-2009 has been released and this year's report includes 3 years of harvest and research data all collected in the same manner. The Deer Project is responsible for the management of Maryland's Whitetail deer and Sika deer utilizing broad-base management techniques to insure the present and future well-being of our deer. <<click here to read full article>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Maryland State Chapter QDMA and National QDMA has responded to the 10 Year Plan. Click on the link below to read response. <<click here to read response>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DNR Invites Comments on 10-Year White-tailed Deer Management Plan <<Click here to go to DNR website and 10 Year Plan Link>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE FOR FOR THE 08-09 ANNUAL DEER REPORT! GUIDE TO HUNTING & TRAPPING IN MARYLAND --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deer Hunters Managing Crop Damage for the Farmer Is recreational deer hunting able to manage the deer herd for Maryland Farmers? Are crop damage sharpshooters a management tool or a necessity? As we look at where deer management came from and were its going keep in mind "how the deer is managed in your area will affect deer on the property next-door and vise-verse", deer damage can be on the farm, in the back yard or at the public park down the road. <<Click here to read full article>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW SEMINAR & FETUS STUDY COMPLETED! The Maryland State Chapter QDMA 08-09 Season Fetus Data Study has been completed. Bio data from the management/crop damage does were collected including, Age, Body weights, Body Fat and Lactation. Fetus data includes "Dates of Conception" and more. PDF copies are available though the Contact Form. Go to the CONTACT US page and request a PDF copy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wounding Rates of White-tailed Deer with Modern Archery Equipment We determined wounding rates of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) by bowhunters using modern (compound bow and crossbow) archery equipment. Our study relied on daily reports submitted by bowhunters who participated in managed hunts at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head at Indian Head, Maryland. <<click here to read the full study>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QDMA & Maryland State Chapter's letter of opposition to HB 1309 which would expand the hunting "safety zone" from 150 to 300 yards around a dwelling house, residence, church, or other building or camp occupied by human beings. <<click here to read letter>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 - Carroll County Students Take Part in Second Annual Deer Camera Survey. Century High School students have taken a leading role in this year's Deer Camera Survey at Piney Run Park. The study like last year was offered to all high schools in Carroll County. Kim Moyer's Century High students expanded their class room to include Piney Run Park. Their field trip started in the nature Center with a presentation by E.W. Grimes, Maryland State Chapter Director and Bachman Valley Branch President. The first part of QDMA's "Living with Whitetail Deer" Educational DVD program, was viewed and discussed. The remainder of the "Living with Whitetail Deer" program will be conducted back at the school. Even with snow and cold temperatures the student's enthusiasm to get in the whitetail's woods was amazing. <<click here to read more>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, March 15 Chester River QDMA Co-op BBQ This first of many to come event was a huge success. This QDMA Co-op now incorporates over 8,000 Acres and is growing larger on a weekly basis. Even with this newly formed QDMA Co-op the benefits are showing up. This co-op provides the opportunity for compiling harvest and observation data together for a much larger and better "picture" of the local deer herd. <<click here to read more>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maryland Deer Hunters Set New Record More than 100,000 Deer Harvested in 2008-2009 <<click here to read more>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "5 Must Follow Steps to Quality Whitetails" Written by Dave Ziegler - Maryland State Chapter QDMA member "In this day in age, each time we tune in to our favorite outdoor shows, we are consistently exposed to "professional hunters", practicing Quality Deer Management on some of the greatest properties in the mid west and across the country. Shows detailing food plot planting, deer herd age structure and even how to purchase your dream hunting property, keep us coming back again and again. What is it that we are looking for? Some of us are just looking to pass the time on a Saturday afternoon while enjoying a half hour of one of our most favorite sports under the sun." <<click here to read more>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOWARD COUNTY BILL 1-2009 RESULTS "Ulman's bill sought a doubling of the 150-yard shooting safety zone and would have prohibited hunting on less than 10 acres. The final bill removed those limits but included the fine and a requirement that hunters not fire unless a safe backstop is visible." <<click here to read Baltimore Sun Article about final bill>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QDMA LETTER REGARDING HOWARD COUNTY BILL 1-2009 "On behalf of the Maryland State Chapter of Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) and nearly 2,000 Maryland QDMA members I am writing to oppose Bill 1-2009 which involves the discharge of firearms in Howard County." <<click here to read entire letter>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another QDM Cooperative has formed in Maryland Director's Stump Editorial - November 2008 "QDM Co-op's have somewhat of a short history here in Maryland. Growing numbers of hunters who practice Quality Deer Management hunt on small properties. Many of these hunters and QDMA members are doing everything they can on their hunting property to improve their hunting success with the inability to manage deer harvest practices on the surrounding properties is often the greatest limitation they face." <<click here to read entire letter>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QDMA LETTER REGARDING CWD FOR ANTIETAM & MONOCACY! "On behalf of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) I am writing to provide input on the draft alternatives for the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Detection & Initial Response Plan/EA for the Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields." <<Click Here to read entire letter>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Hunters must do their part and shoot a few does" Written by Andy Aughenbaugh from Carroll County Times 12-7-08 "Got your buck yet?" A phrase heard throughout the mountains and pastures of Pennsylvania from the 1950's to the early 21st century is no longer "in vogue" for the modern deer hunter. Nationally, Whitetail deer populations have increased to an all time high, even more than before the pilgrims arrived. <<Click here to read more>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Successful Quality Deer Management By: Mark Connor How would you like to hunt in an area where bucks are nearly as numerous as does and half of the bucks you see are 3 ½ years old or older? Sound like a dream? Well, it's not if you are hunting an area that is managed under the principles of Quality Deer Management or QDM. <<click here to read full article>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maryland State Chapter QDMA's Input on the Loch Raven Deer Management Program. "On behalf of the Maryland State Chapter of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) I am writing to provide input on the Loch Raven Watershed Deer Management Plan"<<more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DNR ANNUAL DEER REPORT 2007-2008 DNR has released the annual deer report! <<click here to read>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 2008 Editorial "Deer Hunting Trends are Changing" When sitting in my tree stand on September 15th, on one of the properties of the newly formed Carroll County Co-op, although I've been managing the deer for many year on this property, I found myself thinking of the past hunting seasons and how I have evolved. << read more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted & Talented Students Presentation! E.W. Grimes recently attended the presentation by the students at the Harford Glen Environmental Education Center where the presentation was held. He reported that the students did an awesome job on the reports and presentation. To read the full report with pictures<<click here>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW TO DNR MD GUIDE TO HUNTING & TRAPPING! Voluntary Quality Deer Management "Each hunter goes to the woods with individual goals and expectations." <<click here for link to DNR site>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ July 2008 Editorial "ANNUAL DEER REPORT" As in past years this publication has data collected from last year's harvest and previous years. Brian Eyler (Deer Project Leader), George Timko (Assistant Deer Project Leader) and the Deer Project Staff have compiled scientific data and results from harvest check-ins. Yes, your harvest check-ins are very important." << read more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DNR Finalizes Hunting And Trapping Proposed Regulations For The 2008–2009 And 2009–2010 Seasons <<Click Here to read Press Release>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 2008 Editorial "MARYLAND BAG LIMITS" "I would like to start by commending the DNR and Wildlife & Heritage Service on their deer management program." <<more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- " Article in Carroll County Times about Maryland Educational Camera Surveys" <<read>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "QDMA Maryland Educational Camera Surveys" <<read>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "QDMA's input to Maryland Whitetail Deer Management Plan" <<read>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "QDMA's response to HB 655, a bill which would have prohibited anyone under age 13 from receiving a hunting license in Maryland" <<read>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "QDM Cooperative Forming on Maryland Shore" <<read>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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MSC QDMA RELEASES INPUT FOR 2010-2011 DEER REG'S <<Click here to read letter>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Maryland State Chapter QDMA Notes and Response to the MD DNR Regulations Stakeholders Meeting <<Click Here to read PDF Letter>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |