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Deer Hunting in Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County, Maryland hunters harvested 5,239 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.8 per square mile, 9th in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,239 total deer
Antlered2,109
Antlerless3,130
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Density
8.8 deer / sq mi
This county8.8
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#9 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#8 Caroline County
#9 Baltimore County
#10 Harford County
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Public Land
12% public — 45,698 acres
Local/Metropark
25,409 ac
56%
State Park/Recreation
20,056 ac
44%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
87 ac
0%
Other state
84 ac
0%
Other federal
62 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1093,1305,239

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Baltimore County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Maryland deer season, 2025-2026

Maryland deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Maryland season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Maryland wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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