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Andrew Sharp Studio USA TODAY Aug. 15, 2026, 7:55 a.m. ET Sika deer, a small elk species from Japan, can be hunted wild in the marshes of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Known as "marsh ghosts," sika are considered a challenging and wary species to hunt. The unique hunt attracts hunters from across the country and brings millions of dollars to the local economy. Be careful about stepping into a Maryland marsh in pursuit of sika deer.
Be careful about stepping into a Maryland marsh in pursuit of sika deer. If you watch your step, you’ll probably be able to find your way out of the mud and phragmites grass, but the marsh has a way of luring hunters back year after year. Sika are a tiny elk species brought from Japan (via England) to the Chesapeake Bay tributaries of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
By Andrew Sharp Delaware Journalism Collaborative Delaware Online and The News Journal are part of the Delaware Journalism Collaborative, a partnership of local news and community organizations working to bridge divides statewide. Learn more at ljidelaware.org/collaborative. You have to wonder: In these days of deep political divide, how wise is it to let opposing politicians stand together near a weapon? That’s what Delaware does after every election.
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