Overview
Known For
Built on a reputation for waterfowl hunting because of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, hunters flock here because that reputation is deserved. But bowhunters appreciate the trophy-class whitetails found there too.
Terrain
From rolling hills to pastures and fertile farmland, Maryland’s terrain is diverse. In addition to the marshes and waterways that feed the Chesapeake Bay and the falls on the Potomac River, Maryland is one part an Allegheny Mountains state, another part a coastal community, and another part dense forestland.
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Maryland Hunting Seasons
Statewide.
An annual Sika Deer Stamp is required to hunt sika deer during any of the deer hunting seasons.
Regular duck and black duck season. See regulations for more details.
Regular duck and black duck season. See regulations for more details.
Daily bag limit of 6.
Private lands east of the Susquehanna River and all lands west of the Susquehanna River, excluding Garrett and Allegany Counties
Statewide; Sunday 04/13 – Only select counties.
Maryland Licenses, Permits and Regulations
Maryland hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website. Click below to view the website.
Hunting GPS Maps
Every Maryland hunter should have hunting GPS maps on hand. Maryland hunting maps are available from onX Hunt. With a paid membership you can access Satellite, Topo, or Hybrid Basemaps, over which you can view maps of wildlife management areas, along with State, Forest Service, and other public and private property boundaries. You can view trails and roads, and even download maps to the Hunt App for use offline. Click below to get onX Hunt for Maryland.
Wildlife Management Areas
All of Maryland’s wildlife management areas (WMAs) offer exceptional hunting opportunities, including public land access for hunting. In fact, in western Maryland alone there are over 120,000 acres devoted to wildlife management. Click below to view Maryland’s wildlife management areas in more detail through an interactive map.
Hunting Layers
MD Private Lands
Over 2,100,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer helps you know who the property owners are in Maryland. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.
MD Gov Lands
onX has the most accurate maps of Gov Lands, covering over 850,000 acres in Maryland. Not all Gov Lands offer access opportunities, check regulations before recreating.
MD Deer Mgmt Zones
Maryland Deer Management Zones. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.
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