Answer the call and visit Maryland for your next harvest. Experience the state’s natural wildlife areas and join fellow deer hunters for exciting hunting opportunities. With four major regions hosting thousands of acres, Maryland offers one of the country’s most diverse habitat ranges. Expand your hunt from the mountains, forests, and reservoirs to the creeks, marshes, and fields. Experience one of the best states for hunting this season. Rare Quality Deer Maryland is one of[...]

Maryland offers a rich and diverse landscape for deer hunting enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a newcomer eager to explore the sport, understanding the various hunting seasons is crucial. From archery to muzzleloader to youth-specific opportunities, Maryland’s deer hunting calendar is packed with options. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the different deer hunting seasons in Maryland, including special regulations for hunting the elusive sika deer. Archery Season Archery season in Maryland[...]

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[...]

From first timers to experienced outdoorsmen & women, Maryland’s Deer Hunting Trail makes it easy to learn why deer hunting in Maryland so special. Each trail site has been selected to showcase its unique hunting experience. You’ll find a diverse range of terrain and wildlife—from white-tailed deer in Western Maryland to sika deer on the Eastern Shore. Simply click on the region, then read about selected trail sites that include Wildlife Management Areas, State Parks[...]

Three years ago, I decided to make the transition from hunting casually for a week a year for elk or mule deer to someone who does not stop hunting. That journey started with a sika deer hunt with Muddy Marsh Outfitters through the Sisterhood of the Outdoors. I started hunting 13 years ago after moving to Colorado from Maryland. Now as an avid hunter, I often kick myself for not enjoying the bounties of hunting[...]