Deer Hunting in Somerset County, Maryland

Somerset County, Maryland hunters harvested 2,140 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.7 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 27% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,140 total deer
Antlered756
Antlerless1,384
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Density
6.7 deer / sq mi
This county6.7
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#21 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#20 Worcester County
#21 Somerset County
#22 Anne Arundel County
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Public Land
27% public — 55,651 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
27,176 ac
49%
State Park/Recreation
19,213 ac
35%
National Wildlife Refuge
8,326 ac
15%
Local/Metropark
866 ac
2%
Other state
70 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257561,3842,140

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Somerset 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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