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Frederick and Washington counties seek expansion of allowance to carry sidearms for bear protection during archery deer season
Summary
Senate Bill 449 would allow archery hunters in Frederick and the remainder of Washington County to carry a sidearm for bear protection while deer hunting, aligning those counties with existing Region A rules. Sponsor said bear populations have increased eastward and cited local incidents, while lawmakers asked about the prevalence of black bears,
Senator (presenting for Frederick County senators) told the House Environment and Transportation Committee on March 26 that Senate Bill 449 would allow archery hunters in Frederick County and the remainder of Washington County to carry a sidearm for personal protection against bears while deer hunting, bringing those areas into parity with western Region A counties where such carry is already permitted.
The sponsor described Maryland’s DNR hunting zones…
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