Catfishing in Maryland offers anglers the exciting opportunity to hook some of the largest freshwater fish in the state. Maryland's diverse waterways are home to various catfish species, including the invasive blue catfish and flathead catfish, as well as the native channel catfish. If you're looking to target these aquatic giants, here are some prime locations, all located along Maryland’s Catfish Trail, and recommended rigs, baits and techniques to increase your chances of success. Prime[...]

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 – Maryland offers some of the best deer hunting opportunities in the country. Heading to Southern Maryland’s public land areas offers hunters the chance to experience all the beauty of the Free State. Here are the top three public lands to hunt deer in Southern Maryland, along with some great[...]

Maryland’s Eastern Shore is well known for its beaches, goose hunting and white marlin , but it’s also a hotspot for white-tailed deer and a haven for the elusive Sika deer . With deer season in full swing, here are the Eastern Shore’s top public lands for deer hunting. The Chesapeake Forest With more than 30 different tracts of land scattered over the lower Eastern Shore, the Chesapeake Forest offers an abundance of deer hunting[...]

The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season opens statewide Oct. 19. This is one of several deer hunting opportunities offered in the state and typically coincides with pleasant fall weather. The early muzzleloader season runs from Oct. 19-21 in Deer Management Regions A and B. Region A consists of Garrett, Allegany and western Washington counties (private land codes 250 and 251); Region B is the rest of the state. Hunters in Region B can[...]

As summer fades and the first of September approaches, the excitement for the upcoming whitetail deer hunting season in Maryland starts to build. The thrill of the hunt is a culmination of months of preparation, strategy, and patience. As a first-generation whitetail deer hunter, I’ve learned over the last 6 years that proper preparation is crucial to a successful season. Three essential aspects I focus on leading into the whitetail deer season are archery practice[...]

Maryland's Capital Region offers a variety of deer hunting opportunities. With close proximity to Washington, DC and Baltimore, Montgomery County is s great place to plan a hunt. Learn more below and plan your trip to the Capital Region to hunt this season. Montgomery County Only a short drive from Washington D.C., Montgomery County offers easy convenience to city-dwellers looking to get out and find opportunities to harvest a Maryland deer. Here, you’ll find diverse[...]