Maryland Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024
Maryland hunting seasons offer fantastic waterfowl and fur-bearer hunting. In addition, Maryland has white-tailed and sika deer, black bear, and wild turkey hunting. Enjoy the fantastic hunting opportunity of both the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean in Maryland.
You can apply for a Maryland hunting license online or residents or non residents. Migratory birds, Deer Archery, Deer Muzzleloader, and Furbearer hunters need to purchase an additional stamp.
Maryland White-Tailed and Sika Deer Seasons
| Archery | Sept. 10-Oct. 18 Oct. 232-Nov. 24 Dec. 11-15 Dec. 21-Jan. 4 |
| Firearms | Nov. 25-Dec. 9** and Jan. 5-7** |
| Muzzleloader | Oct. 19-21** Oct. 23-28** Dec. 16-30** |
*Sunday White-Tailed Deer hunting is available only in certain counties. Dates vary statewide by Maryland hunting region unless otherwise noted.
Maryland Wild Turkey Seasons
| Fall General Season | Oct. 28-Nov. 5 |
| Winter General Season | Jan. 18-20 |
| Spring General Season | April 18-May 23 |
| Spring Junior Hunt | April 13-14 |
*Fall turkey hunting is only permitted in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties.
Maryland Black Bear Seasons
| General Season | Oct. 23-28 |
*Special permit required, and only one bear may be harvested per season.
Maryland Small Game Seasons
| Rabbit | Nov. 4-Feb. 29 |
| Squirrel | Sept. 2-Feb. 29 |
| Quail | Nov. 4-Jan. 15** |
| Ruffed Grouse | Oct. 7-Jan. 31 |
| Pheasant | Nov. 4-Feb. 29 |
| Crow | Aug. 15-March 15 |
**Season dates vary by zone and whether you are hunting. Some hunting may be closed on public lands. The Delmarva fox squirrel season has been closed. Visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for more detailed information.
Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for Maryland hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for more information on hunting in the “Old Line State.”