Maryland Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027
Maryland separates antlered and antlerless seasons across Regions A and B, with numerous split date blocks, county-limited Sundays and Primitive Deer Hunt Days.
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Archery
Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed.
16 seasons
All Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceOnly longbows or recurve bows may be used; draw-locks and electronic aiming devices are prohibited. Region and bag-limit rules apply.
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Firearm
General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons.
5 seasons
All Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
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Muzzleloader
Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities.
8 seasons
The Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp may not be used during this segment; Region A also has a one-deer-total restriction.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceOnly one deer total, antlered or antlerless, may be taken in Region A during this segment.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceAll Sunday hunting dates are legal only in the counties and land classes listed in Maryland’s official Sunday hunting chart.
Official sourceOnly flintlock or sidelock percussion muzzleloaders allowed by the official rule may be used; Region and bag-limit rules apply.
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Youth
Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows.
2 seasons
Junior hunt rules and accompaniment requirements apply.
Official sourceSunday junior deer hunting is mapped to counties marked Open for Nov. 15 in Maryland's official Sunday Deer Hunting chart; land-class restrictions still apply.
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