Maryland · 2026–27 Edition
Maryland Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Maryland, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Maryland Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Maryland Deer season dates →Maryland Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Maryland Dove season dates →Maryland Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Maryland Duck season dates →Maryland Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Maryland Turkey season dates →Maryland Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Maryland Bear season dates →Maryland Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
Maryland Pheasant season dates →Maryland Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Maryland Squirrel season dates →Maryland Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Maryland Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Maryland hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Maryland Department of Natural Resources requires beyond a hunting license.