Garrett County Hunting Season Calendar
Many Maryland public lands allow hunting: here are the specifics for Garrett and Allegany County public lands.
To plan your outdoor activities, refer to the schedule below for comprehensive information on Deer Hunting, Migratory Game Bird Hunting, Small Game Hunting, and Furbearer Hunting and Trapping for the 2026-2027 Maryland hunting season.
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2026-2027 Deer Hunting Season (Garrett County is Region A)
| Season |
Dates |
| Archery |
Sept. 11-Oct. 21; Sun. Oct. 25-Nov. 27; Dec. 14-18; Sun. Jan. 3-7; Jan. 8-10 (Region A only); Jan. 11-31 |
| Muzzleloader |
Oct. 22-24; Dec. 19-Jan. 2 (Region A antlerless: Dec. 26-Jan. 2) |
| Firearms |
Nov. 28-Dec. 12 (Region A antlerless firearms: Dec. 5-12); Jan. 8-10 (Region B only) |
| Primitive Deer Hunt Days |
Feb. 1-3, 2027 |
| Junior Deer Hunt Days |
Nov. 14 statewide; Sun. Nov. 15 in certain counties |
2026-2027 Black Bear Season (Garrett County is Bear Zone 1)
| Season |
Dates |
| Bear Hunt Zone 1 (Allegany, Frederick, Garrett & Washington counties) |
Oct. 26-31, 2026 (permit required) |
2026-2027 Wild Turkey Season
| Season |
Dates |
| Fall Season (Allegany, Garrett & Washington counties) |
Oct. 31-Nov. 8, 2026 |
| Winter Season (statewide) |
Jan. 21-23, 2027 |
| Junior Turkey Hunt Days |
April 17, 2027 statewide; Sun. April 18 in certain counties |
| Spring Season (statewide) |
April 19-May 24, 2027 |
2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird Season
| Species |
Dates |
| Mourning Dove |
Sept. 1-Oct. 17; Oct. 24-Nov. 27; Dec. 19-Jan. 9 |
| Ducks & Coots, Western Zone |
Oct. 3-17; Nov. 21-27; Dec. 15-Jan. 30 |
| Canada Goose, Early Resident Season, Western Hunt Zone |
Sept. 1-25, 2026 |
| Canada Goose, Late Western MD Resident Zone |
Nov. 21-27; Dec. 15-Mar. 10, 2027 |
| Woodcock |
Oct. 24-Nov. 27; Jan. 11-27 |
| Common Snipe |
Sept. 26-Jan. 28 |
| Youth, Veteran & Military Waterfowl Days |
Nov. 7, 2026 & Feb. 6, 2027 |
2026-2027 Small Game Season
| Species |
Dates |
| Squirrel (Gray, Red & Fox) |
Sept. 5-Feb. 28 |
| Eastern Cottontail Rabbit |
Nov. 7-Feb. 28 |
| Ruffed Grouse |
Oct. 3-Dec. 31 |
| Pheasant |
Nov. 7-Feb. 28 |
| Crow |
Aug. 15-Mar. 15, Wed.-Sat. only |
| Quail |
Closed in Garrett & Allegany counties (open elsewhere Nov. 7-Jan. 15) |
2026-2027 Furbearer Hunting & Trapping Season (Garrett County)
| Species |
Dates |
| Coyote, Hunting |
Year-round |
| Coyote, Trapping (west of the Bay) |
Oct. 31-Feb. 15 |
| Fox, Hunting & Trapping |
Oct. 31-Feb. 15 |
| Raccoon & Opossum, Hunting |
Oct. 15-Mar. 15 |
| Raccoon, Skunk & Opossum, Trapping |
Oct. 31-Mar. 15 |
| Muskrat & Mink, Trapping |
Nov. 14-Feb. 15 |
| Beaver, Trapping |
Dec. 1-Mar. 15 |
| River Otter, Trapping |
Dec. 1-Mar. 15 |
| Fisher & Long-tailed Weasel |
Oct. 31-Feb. 1 |
For complete statewide season dates, bag limits and regulations, see the 2026-2027 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping or visit eRegulations.com and the Maryland DNR.
