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Deer Hunting in Caroline County, Maryland

Caroline County, Maryland hunters harvested 3,144 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.8 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,144 total deer
Antlered880
Antlerless2,264
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Density
9.8 deer / sq mi
This county9.8
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#8 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#7 Queen Anne's County
#8 Caroline County
#9 Baltimore County
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Public Land
4% public — 8,142 acres
State Park/Recreation
3,874 ac
48%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,827 ac
47%
Local/Metropark
441 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258802,2643,144

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Caroline 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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