PUBLIC HUNTING LANDNEAR ME · EXPLORE ALL 50 STATESPartner with us
THE STATE FIELD NOTES / Northeast

Maryland
public hunting land.

Explore 10 public hunting destinations in Maryland, with agency resources to take your planning further.

Explore Maryland on the map Browse every listing
MD10PLACES TO BEGIN
A STARTING POINT, NOT AN INVENTORY OF EVERY ACRE

Hunting land at a glance.

This directory includes 6 wildlife areas, 4 state forests in Maryland. Some properties include separate tracts or public-access agreements. Confirm each destination’s current boundaries and rules with its managing agency.

Listed destinations
10
Land designations
2
Listings with species tags
10
RESEARCH YOUR PURSUIT

Hunting species in the directory.

  • Deer9
  • Turkey8
  • Waterfowl5
  • Upland birds4
  • Bear2

Counts refer to tagged listings, not animals or currently open hunts. Check current hunting opportunities with each managing agency.

A SENSE OF THE COUNTRY

Landscapes in the collection.

  • Bottomland forest & swamps
  • Eastern Shore woods & fields
  • Fields & creek wetlands
  • Fields & flooded timber
  • Forested ridges
  • Highland forest & river valleys

These descriptions cover listings with habitat details. Agency maps provide the fuller picture for each property.

THE MARYLAND DIRECTORY

Public hunting areas in Maryland.

10 LISTINGS / A–Z
PLAN WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MANAGE THE LAND

Agency sources for Maryland.

Start with the linked inventories and land pages below. Each destination above also carries its own source link and access notes.

Explore another state
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Maryland hunting seasons.

Explore agency-listed game, population context, and 2026–2027 hunting information.

Explore the state season guide →