Hunting

Hunting in Maryland

Discover 20 state parks offering hunting in Maryland

Hunting Regulations in Maryland

Status: Limited

Hunting is only allowed in designated parks or requires special permits.

Important: 20+ state parks offer hunting. Notable: South Mountain (4,000 acres), Woodmont (2,400 acres), Fair Hill (2,725 acres archery-only), Patuxent River (5,000 acres). Free WHS permits required.
Official Maryland Hunting Information
Always verify current regulations with local authorities before planning your hunt.
20 State Parks

Maryland State Parks with Hunting

Calvert Cliffs State Park Maryland

Calvert Cliffs State Park

+3 Picnicking Hunting Fossil Hunting
Cedarville State Forest (Maryland)

Cedarville State Forest

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking
wildflowers by a lake in a state park near baltimore maryland

Cunningham Falls State Park

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Waterfall Viewing
Cypress Branch State Park (Maryland)

Cypress Branch State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Biking

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

+4 Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Hunting Biking

Fort Tonoloway State Park

Greenbrier Lake at Greenbrier State Park on a cloudy day

Greenbrier State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Hunting Kayaking RV Biking

Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center

+1 Biking

Monocacy River Natural Resources Area

+6 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Morgan Run Natural Environment Area (Maryland)

Morgan Run Natural Environment Area

+3 Hunting Winter Sports Biking
New Germany State Park (Maryland)

New Germany State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Photography Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Potomac State Forest

+8 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Hunting Winter Sports
Purse State Park (Maryland)

Purse State Park

Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area

Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Savage River State Forest

+9 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Snowshoeing Hunting Rafting Kayaking Paddling Biking
St. Mary's River State Park (Maryland)

St. Mary’s River State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
St. Marys River State Park (Maryland)

St. Marys River State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Wolf Den Run State Park

+2 Hunting Biking
Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area (Maryland)

Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area

+2 Hunting Biking
Muddy Creek Falls 53-foot waterfall in old-growth hemlock forest at Swallow Falls State Park Maryland

Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area

+5 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing

❓ Hunting in Maryland — FAQ

Is hunting allowed in Maryland state parks?

Hunting in Maryland state parks is limited — it is typically restricted to specific parks, managed hunts, quotas, or special permits rather than open across the park system. 20+ state parks offer hunting. Notable: South Mountain (4,000 acres), Woodmont (2,400 acres), Fair Hill (2,725 acres archery-only), Patuxent River (5,000 acres). Free WHS permits required. Always verify current regulations with the official agency before hunting.

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