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Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season opens October 22

The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will open this Thursday and be open through October 24 statewide.

Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from October 26-31 for antlerless deer only.

For the 2026-27 season, the statewide bag limit for antlered white-tailed deer is set at two.

Maryland hunters have the option to purchase a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp, which allows them to…