Black Bear Harvest Matches 2025 Total

Maryland hunters have harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23^rd annual black bear hunt that ran October 26^th through the 31^st.  The hunt takes place across Garrett, Allegany, and Washington Counties. This year’s harvest consisted of 28 male and 61 female bears. Garrett County hunters turned in 61 of the 89 bears. The largest bear had an estimated weight of 313 pounds. Favorable weather conditions with low nighttime temperatures created ideal hunting conditions in the morning and evening according to Maryland DNR officials.