Deer Hunting in Garrett County, Maryland

Garrett County, Maryland hunters harvested 5,613 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.6 per square mile, 12th in the state. The county is roughly 24% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,613 total deer
Antlered3,238
Antlerless2,375
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Density
8.6 deer / sq mi
This county8.6
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#12 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#11 Howard County
#12 Garrett County
#13 Wicomico County
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Public Land
24% public — 100,656 acres
State Park/Recreation
97,154 ac
97%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,604 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
826 ac
1%
Other state
72 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,2382,3755,613

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Garrett 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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