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Deer Hunting in Frederick County, Maryland

Frederick County, Maryland hunters harvested 6,869 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.4 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
6,869 total deer
Antlered3,012
Antlerless3,857
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Density
10.4 deer / sq mi
This county10.4
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#5 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Washington County
#5 Frederick County
#6 Cecil County
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Public Land
7% public — 28,006 acres
Local/Metropark
11,174 ac
40%
Other federal
9,420 ac
34%
State Park/Recreation
6,936 ac
25%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
462 ac
2%
Other state
14 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,0123,8576,869

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Frederick 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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