Maryland offers a variety of hunting experiences from species to locations. Looking to plan your next trip but not sure where to go? Check out our Where to Go section that highlights each of our counties. Or, if you want to let the species determine your location, use our Local Species section to help plan your trip. For anyone interested in visiting Maryland for a hunting excursion, we highly recommend connecting with one of our[...]
Download The App Today! Choose your phone provider: AccessDNR is the official app from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the state's outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you want to visit a state park, hunt or fish, explore waterways by boat or kayak, or simply watch wildlife, the AccessDNR app provides all the information and services you need on the go. Features Include: Maps and directions to Maryland State Parks, trails, Wildlife Management Areas, boat launches[...]
The show features over 1,000 exhibitors ranging from shooting manufacturers to outfitters to fishing boats and RVs, and archery to art covering 650,000 square feet of exhibit hall space! Not to mention a jam-packed schedule including country concerts, fundraising dinners, speaking events, archery competitions, celebrity appearances, seminars, demonstrations, and much more! We are looking forward to seeing you soon! Come check out our booth (4603) and take time to talk with our industry experts. Members[...]
Deer Hunting in Maryland With one of the highest hunter success rates in the Mid-Atlantic region – and with one of the most generous bag limits in the country – you won’t be going home empty-handed. Home to the largest harvested buck on record for the entire East Coast, Maryland ensures the possibility of bagging a record-setting trophy worth bragging about. Maryland's fertile land and vast agricultural industry results in healthy, strong, large deer, offering[...]
Plan Your Next Experience Hunting sika deer is a true “Only in Maryland” experience that every serious sportsmen and sportswomen needs to add to their bucket list. The best way to bag one of these deer is to find a guide with the insight, and land, needed for a successful hunt. Guides like Muddy Marsh Outfitters (featured in this video) offer your best chance for bagging your first sika deer. Before coming to Maryland, contact[...]
Purchasing a license is more convenient than ever before. Maryland DNR provides the following quick and easy ways for you to obtain your licenses and registrations. The online portal COMPASS will allow you access to hunting and fishing licenses, regulations, and other important information about outdoor recreation in Maryland. Using COMPASS you can: Purchase a license Register as a Saltwater Angler Reprint a license Sign up for a lottery Report a harvest Visit COMPASS now[...]