Maryland Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Maryland, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 6 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Maryland Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Maryland including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Nov 28 - Dec 12, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual publisher-linked2026–27 LR7 guide, printed20/PDF22, lists antlered firearms Nov28–Dec12. Printed18/PDF20 places Garrett in RegionA; printed24/PDF26 opens private-land firearms on Sundays Nov29 and Dec6 in Garrett. This is private-land antlered base dates only. Printed19/PDF21 permits legal rifles in Garrett; printed30/PDF32 requires rifles smaller than .30 caliber to develop at least1,200 foot-pounds muzzle energy, while .30 caliber and larger have no minimum muzzle energy requirement. Check current license/permit or exemptions, antler-point/bag limits, ammunition, fluorescent clothing, hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Jan8–10 RegionB extension, antlerless, sika, public-land/managed hunts and other dates are excluded. Government calendar403 remains a source gap; current linked LR7 is used, not older search-listed LR2.
All Deer Seasons
6 seasons for Maryland deer hunting
Sep 6, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended archery
Nov 28 - Dec 12, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual publisher-linked2026–27 LR7 guide, printed20/PDF22, lists antlered firearms Nov28–Dec12. Printed18/PDF20 places Garrett in RegionA; printed24/PDF26 opens private-land firearms on Sundays Nov29 and Dec6 in Garrett. This is private-land antlered base dates only. Printed19/PDF21 permits legal rifles in Garrett; printed30/PDF32 requires rifles smaller than .30 caliber to develop at least1,200 foot-pounds muzzle energy, while .30 caliber and larger have no minimum muzzle energy requirement. Check current license/permit or exemptions, antler-point/bag limits, ammunition, fluorescent clothing, hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Jan8–10 RegionB extension, antlerless, sika, public-land/managed hunts and other dates are excluded. Government calendar403 remains a source gap; current linked LR7 is used, not older search-listed LR2.
Nov 29 - Dec 13, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Firearms season
Nov 29 - Dec 13, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Firearms - shotgun zones
Oct 18-25, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Early muzzleloader
Dec 14-20, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Late muzzleloader
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Zone-Specific Information
Maryland has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Garrett County RegionA — private-land antlered white-tailed deer. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Maryland
Only Garrett County RegionA private-land antlered white-tailed deer firearms base dates were reviewed from actual linked2026–27 LR7 guide, including its Nov29 and Dec6 private-land Sundays. No RegionB January extension, antlerless/sika/public/managed or other hunt coverage is verified. Check current license/permits, antler-point/bag, rifle/ammunition, clothing/hours, reporting, CWD, access/permission and closures. Historical rows/license-year metadata remain unverified; government calendar403 is an explicit source gap.
Maryland Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Maryland
When is deer season in Maryland?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-06 to 2026-01-31; 2026-11-28 to 2026-12-12; 2025-11-29 to 2025-12-13; 2025-11-29 to 2025-12-13; 2025-10-18 to 2025-10-25; 2025-12-14 to 2025-12-20. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Maryland?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 6, 2025 to Jan 31, 2026. Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended archery
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Maryland?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-28 to 2026-12-12; 2025-11-29 to 2025-12-13. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Maryland have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Early muzzleloader
Are there different deer hunting zones in Maryland?
Yes, Maryland has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Garrett County RegionA — private-land antlered white-tailed deer. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Maryland?
Yes, you need a valid Maryland hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Maryland wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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