Maryland Hunting Resources

Updated: June 28, 2026

Hunting & Shooting

Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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Deer

ArcheryIncludes multiple splits (e.g. Sep 5-Oct 15, Oct 19-Nov 28, Dec 15-19, Jan 4-8, and Jan 2-31). Dates vary slightly by region for both White-tailed and Sika deer.

Wildlife

Sep 5, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

MuzzleloaderEarly split: Oct 16-18, 2025. Late split: Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026.

Oct 16, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026

FirearmsA late firearms season is also held Jan 9-11, 2026 in Region B.

Nov 29, 2025 – Dec 13, 2025

PrimitiveStatewide primitive weapons hunt days.

Feb 2, 2026 – Feb 4, 2026

Turkey

FallOnly open in Allegany, Washington, and Garrett counties.

Nov 1, 2025 – Nov 9, 2025

SpringJunior Turkey Hunt held April 11-12, 2026.

Apr 18, 2026 – May 23, 2026

Waterfowl (Canada Goose)

FirearmsMigratory season split: Dec 19, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026 and Jan 14 - Jan 31, 2026.

Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

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