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Deer Hunting in Harford County, Maryland

Harford County, Maryland hunters harvested 3,800 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.7 per square mile, 10th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,800 total deer
Antlered1,386
Antlerless2,414
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Density
8.7 deer / sq mi
This county8.7
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#10 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#9 Baltimore County
#10 Harford County
#11 Howard County
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Public Land
3% public — 8,880 acres
State Park/Recreation
4,494 ac
51%
Local/Metropark
4,360 ac
49%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
26 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3862,4143,800

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Harford 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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