Hunting in Maryland
Everything you need to hunt legally in Maryland. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
365 days - from purchase
Wildlife Agency
DNR
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Maryland Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Maryland.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Maryland based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Maryland hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $25 resident
Compare Maryland hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
Maryland bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Maryland hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Maryland hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Maryland License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $24.50 | $130.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $20.50 | $30.50 |
| Deer Stamp | $10.00 | $38.00 |
| Sika Deer Stamp | $10.00 | $38.00 |
| Turkey Stamp | $5.00 | $10.00 |
Maryland Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Maryland.
Deer
Archery
Sep 6
to Jan 31
Deer
Rifle
Nov 29
to Dec 13
Deer
Shotgun
Nov 29
to Dec 13
Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 18
to Oct 25
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 14
to Dec 20
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via MD Outdoors app. Compass portal also available.
Hunter Education
Maryland requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Maryland.
Store Your Maryland License in Hunter Passport
Keep your MD hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.