The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 5. The season runs through Jan. 31, 2026 with several breaks for muzzleloader and firearms season. In addition, the fourth annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days from Feb. 2 – 4, 2026 offer archers using vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows a few more days afield. Multiple Sundays are open to archery hunting in most counties, including on some public lands. Hunters should consult the 2025-2026 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping for additional information on specific dates and closures in their region. “As the weather cools and leaves begin to change color, hunters in Maryland have a great opportunity to get outdoors with archery equipment in hand,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “The archery season is the first chance a deer hunter gets in the 2025-26 season to pursue a deer and be a vital part of deer management in Maryland.” The antlerless archery white-tailed deer bag limits differ between deer management regions. In Region A, comprising Western Maryland, up to two antlerless white-tailed deer may be harvested during archery season, and no more than two total for all weapon seasons combined. Only one antlerless white-tailed […]
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