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[...]

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.

Late season deer are not the kind you’re used to when the season opens. For one, they’ve likely been chased, shot at, and generally pursued for a few months by now. The remaining bucks and does have learned new behaviors and movement patterns to stay alive. That means this is the worst time to slip up by hunting on a wrong wind or making noise on your access trail. Be particularly smart and stealthy about[...]

Must Know: Hunters need to be in pretty good shape to do some walking. Rabbit hunting requires lots of walking unlike other hunting sports where you can sit still. Rabbit hunting season runs from November 7 –February 27. For a hunter to participate they must purchase a hunting license and must have a picture ID along with the DNR safety courses. Maryland’s limit is 4 rabbits per hunter per day which is very generous. Written[...]

Maryland should be on every angler’s fishing bucket list, as there are plenty of fishing opportunities in the area. Anglers can fish the coastline, then move inland for some fly fishing, kayak fishing or shore fishing, and if you’re there in the winter, you can do a bit of ice fishing. If you’re looking for some serious tournament action, plan your trip in August and head down to Ocean City. This is where you can[...]

Long before the water temperatures start to warm up, various panfish species are feeding and starting to actually move into shallow, sun-warmed coves, offering angler’s a long-awaited reboot from the previous fishing season. Hungry from the winter’s lack of aquatic abundance and lower water temperatures, bluegills, crappies, and yellow perch will be making movements to the shallows and are vulnerable to sensitive, light-tackle presentations. Though many of our regional parks and lakes are not yet[...]

Bring your own kayak and push out into the bay reeling in bass, or hook up with a guide like Don Goff, kayak fishing guide (featured in this video) or Working Class Outdoorsmen (also featured) to bowfish for the invasive snakehead. You can even find local spots like MacGregor’s Restaurant & Tavern (also featured above) These guides will help you plan the trip and answer any questions you might have. Also, we suggest visiting Maryland[...]