Shotgun hunting??

[duckbuster]

I was wondering if there is a specific shotgun season in dorchester county?? someone told me that you can use a shotgun during bp season?? is this true?? please let me know about this. thanks

[Bartman]

Db, someone must have been pulling your leg no such regulation. The only Dorchester specific regulation I can think of is that you are allowed to use buckshot. This is the only county in MD, where buckshot is permitted.

[duckbuster]

Yeah thats what i thought. because i looked on dnr and thats the only thing i saw!! Do you know what the range is on the buckshot and the slug??
Thanks

[bluetoe]

Slugs are quickly advancing so you could say the range is 150 yards if you can shoot and you practice- I use buckshot in Va when i hunt and depending on the choke and gun 3in buck has a range around 35 yards if you get a special choke and special shell then there ar claims of 50- 55 yards--using Nitro Cartridge co ammo- heavy shot- I use a 10ga with 00 buck and have killed deer out to 60 yards.

[osprey]

Dorchester you can use a shotgun during firearms season, but not blackpowder. Only county for buckshot. I try and keep shots inside 40 with 00 buck, but have rolled them out at 50-55 when running and already shooting at them, but patterns open up quick at that range.

[duckbuster]

What do you guys think is the best for in the marsh for sika??

[osprey]

From a stand I'd use a rifle! I generally save the buckshot for walking marsh, jumping them or hunting very thick spots. If I'm carrying the shotgun I carry a few of each in my pocket just in case.

[duckbuster]

Yeah thats what i was thinking!! Im only 14 so my dad wants me to hunt with the shotgun for a few years so the rifle is out of the question!! lol but i will probably use a little of both!!