Deer Hunting in Talbot County, Maryland

Talbot County, Maryland hunters harvested 2,302 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.6 per square mile, 14th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,302 total deer
Antlered745
Antlerless1,557
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Density
8.6 deer / sq mi
This county8.6
Maryland avg8.7
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County Rank
#14 of 24
Most harvestLeast harvest
#13 Wicomico County
#14 Talbot County
#15 Allegany County
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Public Land
1% public — 821 acres
Local/Metropark
583 ac
71%
State Park/Recreation
238 ac
29%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257451,5572,302

Harvest source: dnr.maryland.gov

Harvest figures for Talbot 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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