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Deer Hunting in Kent County, Maryland

Kent County, Maryland hunters harvested 3,504 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 12.7 per square mile, 2nd in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,504 total deer
Antlered1,220
Antlerless2,284
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Density
12.7 deer / sq mi
This county12.7
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#2 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Carroll County
#2 Kent County
#3 Dorchester County
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Public Land
6% public — 10,091 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
4,185 ac
41%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,940 ac
39%
State Park/Recreation
1,441 ac
14%
Local/Metropark
525 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2202,2843,504

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Kent 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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