Washington County deer hunting

Washington County reported 4,560 deer last season, 9.96 per square mile, and it lies within a CWD Disease Surveillance Area.

CWD Disease Surveillance Area. CWD was first detected in a wild Maryland deer in Allegany County in November 2010. Maryland’s CWD Management Area covers 7 western/central counties: Allegany, Washington, Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Montgomery and Howard. In the Management Area, whole carcasses may not leave except to an approved processor/taxidermist — only deboned meat, quarters with no spine/head, cleaned hide/skull cap, antlers with no tissue, and finished mounts may be moved out. Importing whole carcasses/high-risk parts from another state’s CWD area is prohibited. Confirm the current rules with MD DNR.

Public hunting land in the county

• Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area Washington Co. · Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Ducks, Canada Geese, Squirrel, Cottontail Rabbit
• Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area Washington Co. · Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Squirrel

Seasons here

Deer, turkey and ducks follow the statewide Maryland seasons. See the Maryland hub for current dates, bag limits, and the CWD map. Always confirm your county zone with the agency.