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Deer Hunting in Carroll County, Maryland

Carroll County, Maryland hunters harvested 5,988 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 13.4 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,988 total deer
Antlered2,368
Antlerless3,620
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Density
13.4 deer / sq mi
This county13.4
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#1 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Carroll County
#2 Kent County
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Public Land
5% public — 13,900 acres
Local/Metropark
11,639 ac
84%
State Park/Recreation
2,062 ac
15%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
199 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,3683,6205,988

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Carroll 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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