Maryland Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Maryland. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Maryland state resources.

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Maryland State Hunting Season 2022 - 2023

The information provided outlines the hunting seasons for various species in Maryland. Species included in the season dates are white-tailed deer, sika deer, wild turkey, Canada geese, light geese, brant, teal, ducks, mourning doves, rails, woodcock, common snipe black bears, squirrels rabbit quail, pheasants, ruffed grouse, crows, coyotes, fishers foxes, muskrats & mink, nutria & groundhog, raccoon skunk and opossum. The dates are provided to aid hunters in planning their hunting trips within the specified season and adhere to state regulations regarding hunting.

Interactive Maryland Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Maryland Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Maryland state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Seasons Season Begins Season Ends Game Hunting Type Type Details Zone Bag / Tag Other Info Season Length
Bear October 24, 2022 October 29, 2022 Bear General None Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties only. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 6
Cottontail Rabbit November 5, 2022 February 28, 2023 Cottontail Rabbit General None Statewide. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 116
Coyote January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022 Coyote General None Not specified. Check state resources. No limit. Year round. 365
Deer > Antlered Archery Part 1 September 9, 2022 October 19, 2022 Deer General None Statewide. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 41
Deer > Antlered Archery Part 2 October 23, 2022 November 25, 2022 Deer Archery Antlerless Statewide. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 34
Deer > Antlered Archery Part 3 December 12, 2022 December 16, 2022 Deer Archery Antlerless Statewide. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 5
Deer > Antlered Archery Part 4 January 1, 2023 January 5, 2023 Deer Archery Antlerless Statewide. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 5
Deer > Antlered Archery Part 5 January 6, 2023 January 8, 2023 Deer Archery Antlerless Region A only. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 3
Deer > Antlered Archery Part 6 January 9, 2023 January 31, 2023 Deer Archery Antlerless Statewide. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 23
Deer > Antlered Firearm Part 1 November 26, 2022 December 10, 2022 Deer Firearm Antlerless Statewide. N/A Check state DNR for more details. 15
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Maryland Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Maryland Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Maryland DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Maryland DNR

580 TAYLOR AVENUE
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

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