Maryland Deer Season 2026-27
Maryland deer season dates start with Sep 11, 2026-Jan 31, 2027. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Maryland's listed 2026-27 archery deer season runs Sep 11, 2026-Jan 31, 2027.
Archery (Antlered) White-tailed Deer opens Sep 11, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
Archery (Antlerless, Region B) White-tailed Deer opens Sep 11, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Maryland DNR.
Deer
15 listed rowsSika Deer
Archery
Multiple segments mirroring white-tailed deer archery. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Statewide where found
White-tailed Deer
Archery (Antlered)
Multiple segments: 9/11-10/21, 10/25-11/27, 12/14-12/18, 1/3-1/7, 1/11-1/31. Archery also open 1/8-1/10 in Region A only. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Archery (Antlerless, Region B)
Multiple segments: 9/11-10/21, 10/25-11/27, 12/14-12/18, 1/3-1/7, 1/11-1/31. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Region B (remainder of state)
White-tailed Deer
Archery (Antlerless, Region A)
Multiple segments: 9/11-10/21, 10/25-11/27, 12/14-12/18, 1/3-1/31. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Region A (Allegany, Garrett, western Washington County)
Sika Deer
Muzzleloader
Two segments: 10/22-10/24 and 12/19-1/2. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Statewide where found
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader (Antlerless, Region B)
Three segments: 10/22-10/24, 10/26-10/31, and 12/19-1/2. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Region B (remainder of state)
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader (Antlerless, Region A)
Two segments: 10/22-10/24 and 12/26-1/2. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Region A (Allegany, Garrett, western Washington County)
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader (Antlered)
Two segments: 10/22-10/24 and 12/19-1/2. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Statewide
Sika Deer
Muzzleloader (Antlerless Only, Region B)
Antlerless only muzzleloader season in Region B.
Zone: Region B
White-tailed Deer
Junior Hunt Days
Junior Deer Hunt Days. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Statewide
Sika Deer
Firearms
Two segments: 11/28-12/12 and 1/8-1/10. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Statewide where found
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Antlered)
Firearms open 1/8-1/10 in Region B only. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart.
Zone: Statewide
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed DeerFirearms (Antlerless, Region B) · Region B (remainder of state)Two segments: 11/28-12/12 and 1/8-1/10. Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms (Antlerless, Region A) · Region A (Allegany, Garrett, western Washington County)Sunday deer hunting applies - see chart. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPrimitive Hunt Days · StatewideHunters may only use long bows, recurve bows or flintlock and sidelock percussion muzzleloading rifles or handguns. | Upcoming |
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Maryland Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Maryland?
September 11, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Maryland — archery sika deer runs Sep 11, 2026-Jan 31, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Maryland DNR.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in Maryland?
Maryland lists 15 deer season windows: Archery Sika Deer (Sep 11, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Muzzleloader Sika Deer (Oct 22, 2026-Jan 2, 2027); Muzzleloader (Antlerless Only, Region B) Sika Deer (Oct 26-31, 2026); Firearms Sika Deer (Nov 28, 2026-Jan 10, 2027); Archery (Antlered) White-tailed Deer (Sep 11, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Archery (Antlerless, Region B) White-tailed Deer (Sep 11, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Archery (Antlerless, Region A) White-tailed Deer (Sep 11, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Muzzleloader (Antlerless, Region B) White-tailed Deer (Oct 22, 2026-Jan 2, 2027); and more. Always verify against Maryland DNR before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Maryland?
Yes — Maryland lists separate deer seasons for Archery Sika Deer, Muzzleloader Sika Deer, Muzzleloader (Antlerless Only, Region B) Sika Deer, Firearms Sika Deer, Archery (Antlered) White-tailed Deer, Archery (Antlerless, Region B) White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Maryland DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Maryland DNR.