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Deer Hunting in Cecil County, Maryland

Cecil County, Maryland hunters harvested 3,585 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.4 per square mile, 6th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,585 total deer
Antlered1,325
Antlerless2,260
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Density
10.4 deer / sq mi
This county10.4
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#6 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#5 Frederick County
#6 Cecil County
#7 Queen Anne's County
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Public Land
4% public — 8,185 acres
State Park/Recreation
3,842 ac
47%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,960 ac
24%
Other federal
1,025 ac
13%
Local/Metropark
995 ac
12%
National Wildlife Refuge
324 ac
4%
Other state
39 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3252,2603,585

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Cecil 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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