Deer Hunting

DNR’s long-term goals for deer are to ensure the present and future well-being of deer and their habitat; maintain deer populations at levels necessary to ensure compatibility with human land uses and natural communities; encourage and promote the recreational use and enjoyment of the deer resource; inform and educate Maryland citizens about deer biology, management options and the impacts that deer have on landscapes and people. Both native white-tailed deer and exotic sika deer populations are managed through hunting.

NEW- Frederick County has added Sunday
hunting for certain dates on private lands.
See Region B.

Please use the Quick Links to the right of this page for specific information about deer hunting in Maryland.