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Deer Hunting in Dorchester County, Maryland

Dorchester County, Maryland hunters harvested 6,074 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 11.2 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 37% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
6,074 total deer
Antlered2,477
Antlerless3,597
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Density
11.2 deer / sq mi
This county11.2
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#3 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Kent County
#3 Dorchester County
#4 Washington County
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Public Land
37% public — 129,288 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
65,394 ac
51%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
44,149 ac
34%
State Park/Recreation
18,151 ac
14%
Local/Metropark
746 ac
1%
Other federal
576 ac
0%
Other state
272 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,4773,5976,074

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Dorchester 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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