From tips on the best places to find your game of choice, to hooking you up with top charters in the area, Fish & Hunt Maryland is the one-stop planning resource for your next adventure . Our diverse state has big sportsman opportunities, holding two notable titles: the Decoy Capital of the World and the White Marlin Capital of the World. Our world-class white-tailed deer, striped bass, and trout populations aren’t so bad either! We[...]

Our diverse state has big sportsman opportunities, holding three notable titles: the Decoy Capital of the World, the White Marlin Capital of the World, and the Canada Goose Capital of the World. Our world-class white-tailed deer, striped bass, and trout populations aren’t so bad either! With unique hunting and fishing options throughout the state, there’s no shortage of chances to bag a memorable trip. So, whether you’re a novice going on your first trip, or[...]

Get out in Maryland chasing trophy white-tailed deer, world-class trout, and legendary waterfowling opportunities. Or, try your hand at the unique Cast and Blast opportunities in Maryland hunting waterfowl on a boat, followed by reeling in striped bass. If competition is something you’re after, Maryland is home to plenty of tournaments, from largemouth bass competitions to trophy buck tournaments. Go body-booting in the Susquehanna Flats with canvas backs and redheads flying overhead. Head west and[...]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway Called the “Everglades of the North” and one of the “Last Great Places,” Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge features a mixed landscape of forest, marsh and shallow water habitats. Containing one-third of the state’s tidal wetlands, Blackwater hosts a striking biodiversity. It was established in 1933 as a waterfowl sanctuary, but is also home to the largest breeding population of American Bald eagles on the[...]

With Maryland’s long history as one of the 13 original American colonies, the scenic byways that run through the state are perfect for a road trip where the family can enjoy memorable sites, drive through key historic areas, and experience Maryland’s unique character. Parker’s Creek and the Star-Spangled Banner If you’re looking for a daylong, outdoor experience, Parker’s Creek offers large tracts of forest with diverse topography. Dry upland woods, ravines and forested wetlands span[...]

Maryland is a great place to perfect your angling skills as a novice. We offer a ton of large and smallmouth bass populations (a great fish for first-timers), as well as charter boat opportunities that bring you out with an experienced captain chasing striped bass. Here in Maryland, you’ll learn how to set a hook in no time. Head out to western Maryland and experience the fishing opportunities of Deep Creek Lake. Or, take to[...]

Maryland’s plentiful white-tailed deer populations offer hunters great opportunities to bag one of our state’s trophy bucks. We also have the unique opportunity to hunt the exotic sika deer. These small deer are only found – and can only be hunted in the wild – in their native Japan and right here on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Hunting geese and ducks in Maryland is a big deal. In the heart of the Atlantic flyway, Maryland is[...]

From the abundant freshwater fishing in the rivers and lakes of Western Maryland and of our Nation's River, the Potomac, to the hunting bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region in Southern and on the Eastern Maryland – click on the region below to discover more.