Physically shaped like a heart, Dorchester County is known as the Heart of Chesapeake Country. Rich in Chesapeake Bay history, folklore, and tradition, Dorchester offers unsurpassed opportunities to experience a most beautiful and unique part of Maryland. Featuring pristine rivers, marshlands, working boats, quaint waterfront towns and villages among fertile farm fields, much still exists of the authentic Eastern Shore landscape and traditional way of life along the Chesapeake.
Whether you’re hunting prey that’s in the air or on the ground, our fine establishments will help you make the most of your hunting trip. The fishing is excellent in Dorchester County. From the bay, water trails, and wildlife management areas, fishing is easy and fun. Don’t forget the unique opportunity to hunt wild sika deer – only possible here and in Asia.
Planning to visit Dorchester County? Check out their website for dining, lodging, shopping options, things to do, up-to-date events, and all the information you need to make your trip a success!
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From relaxation to exciting hunting and fishing opportunities, there’s always something to do and see in Dorchester County.
Planning to visit Dorchester County? Check out their website for dining, lodging, shopping options, things to do, up-to-date events, and all the information you need to make your trip a success!
Visit SiteOur Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your fishing and/or hunting adventure. Stop by and stock up on hunting and fishing information, find lodging options, retail outfitters, and more. Stop by our Visitor Center before heading out on your Maryland sportsmen adventure.
Planning to visit Dorchester County? Check out their website for dining, lodging, shopping options, things to do, up-to-date events, and all the information you need to make your trip a success!
Visit SiteMaryland’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
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