Deer Hunting in Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County, Maryland hunters harvested 3,464 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.0 per square mile, 18th in the state. The county is roughly 16% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,464 total deer
Antlered1,379
Antlerless2,085
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Density
7.0 deer / sq mi
This county7.0
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#18 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#17 Charles County
#18 Montgomery County
#19 St. Mary's County
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Public Land
16% public — 51,019 acres
Other state
24,990 ac
49%
Local/Metropark
18,256 ac
36%
Other federal
4,513 ac
9%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,988 ac
6%
State Park/Recreation
260 ac
1%
National Park/Monument
12 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3792,0853,464

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Montgomery 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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