Black BearBlack BearBlack Bear
10/23-
10/28
111
August
September
October November December January February March April May June July
Species, Season,
& Region
Species, Season,
& Region
2023 2024
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Archery, Region B
Archery, Region B
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Archery, Region B
Sika Deer, ArcherySika Deer, ArcherySika Deer, Archery
SquirrelSquirrelSquirrel
RabbitRabbitRabbit
Quail
QuailQuail
Quail, western counties &Quail, western counties &
eastern DNR landseastern DNR lands
Quail, western counties &
eastern DNR lands
PheasantPheasantPheasant
Ruffed GrouseRuffed GrouseRuffed Grouse
CrowCrowCrow
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Firearms, Region A
Firearms, Region A
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Firearms, Region A
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Firearms, Region B
Firearms, Region B
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Firearms, Region B
Sika Deer, FirearmsSika Deer, FirearmsSika Deer, Firearms
White-tailed Deer, AntlerlessWhite-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Muzzleloader, Region AMuzzleloader, Region A
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Muzzleloader, Region A
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Muzzleloader, Region B
Muzzleloader, Region B
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Muzzleloader, Region B
Sika Deer, MuzzleloaderSika Deer, MuzzleloaderSika Deer, Muzzleloader
Sika Deer, Antlerless Only,
Sika Deer, Antlerless Only,
Muzzleloader, Region B
Muzzleloader, Region B
Sika Deer, Antlerless Only,
Muzzleloader, Region B
Junior Deer Hunt DaysJunior Deer Hunt DaysJunior Deer Hunt Days
Primitive Deer Hunt DaysPrimitive Deer Hunt DaysPrimitive Deer Hunt Days
Wild Turkey, Fall SeasonWild Turkey, Fall SeasonWild Turkey, Fall Season
Wild Turkey, Winter Season
Wild Turkey, Winter SeasonWild Turkey, Winter Season
Wild Turkey,Wild Turkey,
Spring SeasonSpring Season
Wild Turkey,
Spring Season
Wild Turkey, SpringWild Turkey, Spring
Season, Junior Hunt DaysSeason, Junior Hunt Days
Wild Turkey, Spring
Season, Junior Hunt Days
Waterfowl- Youth,Veteran &
Waterfowl- Youth,Veteran &
Military Hunt Days
Military Hunt Days
Waterfowl- Youth,Veteran &
Military Hunt Days
Canada Goose, Early Canada Goose, Early
Resident Season, EasternResident Season, Eastern
Hunt ZoneHunt Zone
Canada Goose, Early
Resident Season, Eastern
Hunt Zone
Canada Goose, Early Canada Goose, Early
Resident Season, WesternResident Season, Western
Hunt ZoneHunt Zone
Canada Goose, Early
Resident Season, Western
Hunt Zone
Canada Goose, MigratoryCanada Goose, Migratory
Atlantic PopulationAtlantic Population
Canada Goose, Migratory
Atlantic Population
Canada Goose, LateCanada Goose, Late
Resident SeasonResident Season
Canada Goose, Late
Resident Season
Light GooseLight GooseLight Goose
Light Goose ConservationLight Goose Conservation
Order SeasonOrder Season
Light Goose Conservation
Order Season
BrantBrantBrant
Teal, September SeasonTeal, September SeasonTeal, September Season
Ducks, Western ZoneDucks, Western ZoneDucks, Western Zone
Ducks, Eastern ZoneDucks, Eastern ZoneDucks, Eastern Zone
Mourning DovesMourning DovesMourning Doves
RailsRailsRails
WoodcockWoodcockWoodcock
Common SnipeCommon SnipeCommon Snipe
9/8-------10/18
9/8-------10/18
9/8-------10/18
9/8-10/18
9/2--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/29
11/4-------------------------------------------2/29
11/4-------------------------------------------2/29
Closed Season
10/7---------------------------12/31
8/15--------------------- Wednesday through Saturday only
11/4---------------------1/15
----------------------3/15
9/1-
9/15
9/1-
9/25
9/1---------10/14
9/1--------------------------11/21
9/29-----------------------------------------------1/31
10/21-11/24
9/16-
9/30
9/30-
10/14
10/14-
10/21
11/18-
11/24
11/11-
11/24
12/16-
1/10
10/21-11/24
1/11-
1/27
4/18-----5/23
4/13-4/14
11/11-11/12
11/21-
11/24
12/15---------1/31
12/11---------1/31
12/28--1/31
12/15--------1/31
12/15--------1/31
2/1-
2/2
12/11-----------------------------3/5
10/22---11/24
10/22---11/24
10/22---11/24
10/22-11/24
10/2------------11/24
12/11-
12/15
12/11-
12/15
12/11-
12/15
12/2
12/8-12/9
11/25-
12/9
12/11-
12/15
11/25-
12/9
10/19-
10/21
10/23-
10/28
10/28-
11/5
11/4 2/3
11/18-
11/24
11/27-
12/9
1/18-
1/20
12/28-
12/30
12/16-
12/30
12/16-
12/30
12/16-
12/30
12/31-
1/31
2/1-2/3
12/31-1/4
12/31-1/4
12/31-1/4
1/8-1/31
1/8-1/31
1/8-1/31
1/5-
1/7
1/5-
1/7
1/5-
1/7
10/19-
10/21
10/19-10/21
10/23-10/28
10/19-
10/21
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Archery, Region A
Archery, Region A
White-tailed Deer, Antlerless
Archery, Region A
White-tailed Deer, Antlered,White-tailed Deer, Antlered,
ArcheryArchery
White-tailed Deer, Antlered,
Archery
White-tailed Deer, Antlered,White-tailed Deer, Antlered,
FirearmsFirearms
White-tailed Deer, Antlered,
Firearms
White-tailed Deer, Antlered,White-tailed Deer, Antlered,
MuzzleloaderMuzzleloader
White-tailed Deer, Antlered,
Muzzleloader
2, 42, 42, 4
2, 42, 42, 4
2, 42, 42, 4
2, 32, 32, 3
222
222
222
3 3 3
333
2, 52, 52, 5
2, 52, 52, 5
2, 52, 52, 5
777
777
666
777
777
222
888
999
101010
111111
131313
121212
141414
141414
15, 1715, 1715, 17
171717
171717
171717
161616
16, 17
16, 1716, 17
Maryland Hunting Seasons Calendar for 2023-2024
2/5------------------4/15
Archery also open Jan. 5-7 in Region A only.
Only Dec. 2 & 9 on DNR Public Lands.
Only 10/19-10/21 & Dec. 30 on DNR Public Lands.
2/3
11/25-
12/9
Firearms open Jan. 5-7 in Region B only.
-continued-
Maryland Hunting Seasons Calendar for 20 3-20242
August
September
October November December January February March
April
May June July
Species, Season,
& Region
Species, Season,
& Region
2023 2024
Coyote, Hunting
Coyote, Long-tailed Weasel
Trapping, Eastern Region
Coyote, Long-tailed Weasel
Trapping, Western Region
Fisher
Groundhog
River Otter, Trapping
County Group 2
River Otter, Trapping
County Group 3
River Otter, Trapping
County Group 1
Raccoon & Opossum,
Chasing Only
Raccoon, Skunk & Opossum
Trapping, Eastern Region
Skunk, Hunting
Raccoon, Skunk & Opossum
Trapping, Western Region
Raccoon & Opossum
Hunting
Fox, Hunting & Trapping
Charles & Dorchester Co.
Muskrat & Mink,
County Group A
Fox, Hunting & Trapping
County Group 1
Fox, Hunting & Trapping
County Group 2
Muskrat & Mink,
County Group B
Muskrat & Mink,
County Group C
20
18
27
19
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
28
29
21
22
23
24
25
26
20
21
Beaver, Trapping
Beaver, Trapping
12/1 -------------------------------3/15 5
1 / ---------------------------------------3/12 1 5
11/1 -----------------------------2/155
1 /1--------------------------------- 2/11
1 /1--------------------------------- 2/11
1 /1-------------------------------- 2/11
Year-round
11/15------------------------------2/15
11/1 ------------------------------2/155
1/1-------------------------3/15
12/15------------------------------3/15
Year-round
12/1 ------------------------------3/15 5
12/1 ------------------------------3/15 5
12/1---------------------------------------3/15
8/ ------------------------10/141
10/15----------------------------------------------------------3/15
11/1 --------------------------------------------3/15 5
1 /1-----------------------------------------------------3/11 5
1 /1-----------------------------------------------------3/11 5
3/16-----------------------------------------------------7/31
Year-round
SUNDAY DEER HUNTING 2023-2024 (FOR WHITE-TAILED AND SIKA DEER)
Sunday deer hunting is open with these restrictions, in these counties and locations on these dates.
COUNTY Lands Open Archery Season Firearms Season Muzzleloader Season
Sept. 10 Sept.17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Dec. 31 Jan. 7 Jan. 14 Jan. 21 Jan. 28
Nov. 12
(jJr. Hunt)
Nov. 26 Dec. 3 Jan. 7 Dec. 17 Dec. 24
ALLEGANY
Private &
Designated Public
Lands
1
Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
ANNE ARUNDEL Private Lands Only Open Open Open
BALTIMORE None
CALVERT Private Lands Only
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
CAROLINE Private Lands Only
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
CARROLL Private Lands Only Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
CECIL
Private &
Designated Public
Lands
1
Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
CHARLES Private Lands Only
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
DORCHESTER Private Lands Only
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open Open
FREDERICK Private Lands Only Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
GARRETT
Private &
Designated Public
Lands
1
Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
HARFORD Private Lands Only Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
HOWARD None
KENT Private Lands Only Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open
MONTGOMERY Private Lands Only
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
PRINCE
GEORGE’S
None
QUEEN ANNE’S Private Lands Only
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
ST. MARY’S
Private &
Designated Public
Lands
1
Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
SOMERSET
Private &
Designated Public
Lands
3
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
TALBOT Private Lands Only
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
WASHINGTON
REGION A
Private &
Designated Public
Lands
1
Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
WASHINGTON
REGION B
Private Lands Only Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open
WICOMICO
Private &
Designated Public
Lands
1
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
WORCESTER
Private &
Designated Public
Lands
1
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open
2
Open Open Open Open
Open
2
Open
2
1
Designated public lands open to Sunday hunting in Allegany (Billmeyer-Belle Grove WMA, Dan’s Mountain WMA, Green Ridge SF, McCoole FMA, Sideling Hill WMA, Warrior Mountain WMA), Cecil (Earlville WMA, C&D Canal Lands, Grove Farm WMA, Old Bohemia WMA), Garrett (Cunningham
Swamp WMA, Garrett SF, Mt. Nebo WMA, Potomac SF, Savage River SF), St.Mary’s (Salem SF, Saint Inigoes SF), Washington (Indian Springs WMA, Prather’s Neck WMA, Sideling Hill WMA), Wicomico (Ellis Bay WMA, Chesapeake Forest Lands, Johnson WMA, Nanticoke WMA, Wetipquin WMA),
and Worcester (Chesapeake Forest Lands, E. A. Vaughn WMA, Hickory Pt. Wildlands, Isle of Wight WMA, Pocomoke SF, Pocomoke River WMA)
2
Legal shooting hours for deer are one half hour before sunrise to 10:30am on this Sunday (applies only where footnoted).
3
Designated public lands open to Sunday hunting in Somerset County are those lands leased to hunt clubs for the purpose of hunting.
Footnotes for 2023-2024 Hunting Season Calendar
Unless otherwise noted, hunting seasons are for all Maryland counties. Not all species are found in all counties.
1
Bear Hunt Zone- This zone includes Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and
Washington counties. Permit required.
2
Sunday Deer Hunting (white-tailed and sika)-
White-tailed and sika deer hunting seasons include Sundays - see the Sunday deer hunting chart for areas, dates, counties and times.
3
Deer Management Region A- This region includes Allegany County, Garrett County, and the western portion of Washington
County (Zone 2, Private Land Code Areas 250 & 251) that lies west of a line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 494 and the
Pennsylvania line, south on Rt. 494 to Rt. 57, south on Rt. 57 to Rt. 40 at St. Paul’s Church, west on Rt. 40 to the junction of Big
Spring Rd. and Rt. 40 in Clear Spring, south on Big Spring Rd. to the junction of Rt. 56 at Big Spring, following Rt. 56 west to the
junction of Charles Mill Rd., then south on Charles Mill Rd. to the Potomac River.
4
Deer Management Region B- This region includes Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles,
Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot,
Washington (Zone 1, Private Land Code Area 252: the eastern portion of Washington County that lies east of a line beginning at the
intersection of Rt. 494 and the Pennsylvania line, south on Rt. 494 to Rt. 57, south on Rt. 57 to Rt. 40 at St. Paul’s Church, west on Rt.
40 to the junction of Big Spring Rd. and Rt. 40 in Clear Spring, south on Big Spring Rd. to the junction of Rt. 56 at Big Spring,
following Rt. 56 west to the junction of Charles Mill Rd., then south on Charles Mill Rd. to the Potomac River), Wicomico and
Worcester Counties.
5
Sika Deer- Sika deer may be hunted statewide where they are found.
6
Primitive Deer Hunt Days- Hunters may only use long bows, recurve bows or flintlock and sidelock percussion muzzleloading
rifles or handguns during these days.
7
Wild Turkey-
The Spring Season is open statewide. Daily shooting hours for April 18 through May 9 are one-half hour before sunrise to noon.
Daily shooting hours for May 10 through May 23 are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Sunday hunting is open in certain
counties (see below).
The Fall Season hunting area includes Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties only. Sunday hunting is open in certain counties
(see below).
The Winter Season is open statewide.
The Junior Turkey Hunt Season is open statewide on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in all counties and Sunday, April 14, 2024 in certain
counties (see below).
8 Canada Goose, Early Resident Season, Eastern Hunt Zone- This zone includes Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Harford,
Kent, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties; and that part of Anne Arundel County east of
Interstate 895, Interstate 97 and Route 3; that part of Prince George’s County east of Route 3 and Route 301; and that part of Charles
County east of 301.
9
Canada Goose, Early Resident Season, Western Hunt Zone- This zone includes Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett,
Howard, Montgomery and Washington Counties; and that part of Anne Arundel County west of Interstate 895, Interstate 97 and Route
3; that part of Prince George’s County west of Route 3 and Route 301; and that part of Charles County west of 301.
10
Canada Goose, Migratory Atlantic Population Hunt Zone- This zone includes Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline,
Cecil, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties; that
portion of Carroll County east of Route 31 to the intersection of Route 97, and east of Route 97 to the Pennsylvania line; that portion
of Prince George’s County east of Route 3 and Route 301; and that portion of Charles County east of Route 301.
1
1 Canada Goose, Late Resident Goose Hunt Zone- This zone includes Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery and Washington
Counties; that portion of Carroll County west of Route 31 to the intersection of Route 97, and west of Route 97 to the Pennsylvania
line; that portion of Prince George’s County west of Route 3 and Route 30; and that portion of Charles County west of Route 301.
1
2 Light Goose Conservation Season Zone- This zone includes Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester,
Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties; that portion of Carroll
County east of Route 31 to the intersection of Route 97, and east of Route 97 to the Pennsylvania line; that portion of Prince George’s
County east of Route 3 and Route 301; and that portion of Charles County east of Route 301.
1
3 September Teal Hunt Zone: This zone includes Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's,
Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties and that part of Anne Arundel County east of Interstate 895, Interstate 97, and
Route 3; that part of Prince Georges County east of Route 3 and Route 301; and that part of Charles County east of Route 301.
1
4 Eastern Duck Season Zone: This zone includes Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Kent,
Queen Anne’s, Saint Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester counties; and: those portions of Baltimore, Howard, Prince
George’s, and Montgomery counties east of a line beginning at I83 at the Pennsylvania state line, following I83 south to the
intersection of I83 and I695 (Outer Loop), south following I695 (Outer Loop) to its intersection with I95, south following I95 to its
intersection with I495 (Outer Loop), and following I495 (Outer Loop) to the Virginia shore of the Potomac River. The Western
Duck Season Zone is that portion of the state not included in the Eastern Zone.
15 Closed Season for Delmarva Fox Squirrel
1
6 Quail- Allegany and Garrett counties are closed to quail hunting. Lands owned or managed by the Department of Natural
Resources east of the Susquehanna River are closed to quail hunting. All other private lands are open to quail hunting.
1
7 Small Game- Sunday hunting is open in certain counties (see below).
18- All counties except Garrett and Allegany.
1
9- Garrett and Allegany counties.
20
That portion of Maryland east of the Chesapeake Bay and the Susquehanna River.
2
1 That portion of Maryland west of the Chesapeake Bay and the Susquehanna River.
22 Fox, County Group 1- This group includes Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester
counties.
2
3 Fox, County Group 2- This group includes Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford,
Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s and Washington counties.
2
4 Muskrat and Mink, County Group A- This group includes Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard and Washington
counties.
2
5 Muskrat and Mink, County Group B- This group includes Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, Montgomery,
Prince George’s, St. Mary’s, Talbot and Wicomico counties.
2
6 Muskrat and Mink, County Group C- This group includes Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset and
Worcester counties.
2
7 River Otter, County Group 1- All counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery and Washington.
2
8 River Otter, County Group 2- Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery and Washington counties.
2
9 River Otter, County Group 3- Allegany and Garrett counties.
30 Furbearers- Sunday hunting is open in certain counties (see below).
