This page of Maryland hunting seasons is updated annually. While Thepredatorhunter.com focuses on coyotes, fox, and bobcats, it is hoped other game hunters will take up predator hunting as well. We suggest you check out these predator hunting links specific to the state of Maryland:
Purchase a hunting license in Maryland here.
Learn the rules for hunting coyotes in Maryland.
Learn the rules for hunting bobcats in Maryland. *CURRENTLY PROHIBITED*
Learn the rules for hunting fox in Maryland.
Maryland hunting seasons for deer in 2022 – 2023.
Antlered deer — State-wide
| Season | Dates |
| Archery | Sep 9 – Oct 19 Oct 23 (Sunday, see Notes) Oct 24 – Nov 25 Dec 12 – Dec 16 Jan 1 (Sunday, see Notes) Jan 2 – Jan 5 Jan 6 – Jan 8 (Region A only, see Notes) Jan 9 – Jan 31 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 20 – Oct 22 and Dec 17 – Dec 31 |
| Firearm | Nov 26 – Dec 10 Jan 6 – Jan 7 (Region B only, see Notes) Jan 8 (Sunday, see Notes)Primitive Hunt Days (See Notes)Feb 1 – 3 |
Antlerless Deer – Region A
| Season | Dates |
| Archery | Sep 9 – Oct 19 Oct 23 (Sunday, see Notes) Oct 24 – Nov 25 Dec 12 – Dec 16 Jan 1 (Sunday, see Notes) Jan 2 – Jan 5 Jan 9 – Jan 31 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 20 – Oct 29 and Dec 17 – Dec 31 |
| Firearm | Nov 26 – Dec 10 Jan 6 – Jan 7 (Region B only, see Notes) Jan 8 (Sunday, see Notes)Primitive Hunt Days (See Notes)Feb 1 – 3 |
Antlerless Deer – Region B
| Season | Dates |
| Archery | Sep 9 – Oct 19 Oct 23 (Sunday, see Notes) Oct 24 – Nov 25 Dec 12 – Dec 16 Jan 1 (Sunday, see Notes) Jan 2 – Jan 5 Jan 9 – Jan 31 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 20 – Oct 29 and Dec 17 – Dec 31 |
| Firearm | Nov 26 – Dec 10 Jan 6 – Jan 7 (Region B only, see Notes) Jan 8 (Sunday, see Notes) |
| Primitive Hunt Days (See Notes) | Feb 1 – 3 |
Maryland hunting seasons for Sika Deer.
Antlered Deer – Statewide 2023-2024.
| Season | Dates |
| Archery | Sep 9 – Oct 19 Oct 23 (Sunday, see Notes) Oct 24 – Nov 25 Dec 12 – Dec 16 Jan 1 (Sunday, see Notes) Jan 2 – Jan 5 Jan 6 – Jan 8 (Region A only, see Notes) Jan 9 – Jan 31 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 20 – Oct 22 and Dec 17 – Dec 31 |
| Firearm | Nov 26 – Dec 10 Jan 6 – Jan 7 (Region B only, see Notes) Jan 8 (Sunday, see Notes) |
| Primitive Hunt Days (See Notes) | Feb 1 – 3 |
Maryland Hunting seasons for deer (2023-2024).
Antlered & Antlerless Deer
| Season | Description | Dates |
| Archery | Antlered or Antlerless | Sep 8 – Oct 18 Oct 22 (Sunday, see Notes) Oct 23 – Nov 24 Dec 11 – Dec 15 Dec 31 (Sunday, see Notes) Jan 1 – Jan 4 Jan 5 – Jan 7 (Region A only, see Notes) Jan 8 – Jan 31 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 19 – Oct 21 Dec 16 – Dec 30 | |
| Firearm | Nov 25 – Dec 9 Jan 5 – Jan 6 (Region B only, see Notes) Jan 7 (Sunday, see Notes) | |
| Primitive Hunt Days (See Notes) | Feb 1 – 3 |
Maryland Antlerless Deer 2023-2024– Region A.
| Season | Dates |
| Archery | Sep 8 – Oct, 18 Oct 22 – Nov 24, Dec 11 – Dec 15, and Dec 31 – Jan 31 |
| Muzzleloader DNR public lands | Oct 19 – Oct 21 Dec 30 |
| Muzzleloader all other lands. | Oct 19 – Oct 21 Dec 28 – Dec 30 |
2023-2024 Maryland deer hunting seasons.
Antlerless Deer – Region B
Sika deer hunting 2023-2024 hunting seasons.
Maryland hunting seasons for black bear (2022-2023 and 2023-2024).
| Black Bear | 2022-2023 Oct 24 – Oct 28 2023-2024 Oct 23 – Oct 27 Permit Required |
Maryland turkey hunting seasons (2022-2023 and 2023-2024).
| Wild Turkey, fall season2022 Oct 29– Nov 6 2023 Oct 28 – Nov 5Wild Turkey, winter season2023 Jan 19 – Jan 21 2024 Jan 18 – Jan 20Wild Turkey, spring season, Junior Hunt (Hunters age 16 or younger only) | 2023 Apr 15 – 16 2024 Apr 13 – 14 |
| Wild Turkey | 2023 Apr 18 – May 23 2024 Apr 18 – May 23 |
Furbearers hunting seasons in Maryland (2022-2023 and 2023-2024).
