Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Maryland Deer Harvest Sees 10.4% Decline This Season

12/24/2025

45 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Maryland hunters harvested 27,620 deer during the two-week firearms season from November 29 to December 13, 2025, a 10.4% decline from 2024.
The harvest included 10,938 antlered deer, down 6.6%.
The harvest included 16,682 antlerless deer, down 12.8%.
Muzzleloader season runs December 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026, and the modern firearm season will reopen January 9, 2026 in Region B, which encompasses much of Southern Maryland.

1 of 1

Story summary

Maryland hunters harvested 27,620 deer during the two-week firearms season from November 29 to December 13, 2025, a 10.4% decline from 2024.
The harvest included 10,938 antlered deer, down 6.6%.
The harvest included 16,682 antlerless deer, down 12.8%.
Muzzleloader season runs December 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026, and the modern firearm season will reopen January 9, 2026 in Region B, which encompasses much of Southern Maryland.