License: resident $35.00 · nonresident $160.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Antlered) | Sep 6 | Jan 31 | License |
| Archery (Antlerless) | Sep 6 | Jan 31 | License |
| Youth Firearms | Nov 8 | Nov 9 | License |
| Firearms | Nov 29 | Dec 13 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 14 | Dec 19 | License |
| Antlerless Only (Late) | Jan 2 | Jan 16 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall Archery | Sep 12 | Sep 20 | License |
| Spring Youth | Apr 4 | Apr 5 | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr 6 | May 24 | License |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Firearms (Draw) | Sep 1 | Oct 31 | Draw |
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 25 | HIP |
| Late Season | Nov 22 | Jan 13 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Jan 31 | OTC |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Oct 3 | Jan 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 4 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Feb 8 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with MD Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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