Deer Hunting in Howard County, Maryland

Howard County, Maryland hunters harvested 2,181 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.7 per square mile, 11th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,181 total deer
Antlered852
Antlerless1,329
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Density
8.7 deer / sq mi
This county8.7
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#11 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#10 Harford County
#11 Howard County
#12 Garrett County
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Public Land
8% public — 13,479 acres
Local/Metropark
11,707 ac
87%
State Park/Recreation
1,510 ac
11%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
248 ac
2%
Other state
14 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258521,3292,181

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Howard 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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