Maryland’s Junior Deer Season Opens Saturday

Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt will begin statewide this Saturday.  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced hunters to introduce and mentor young people to help ensure the sustainability of conservation and hunting heritage. On Sunday in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties, junior hunters may hunt on designated public lands. An adult 21 or older with a valid hunting license must accompany youth hunters. For more information go to news.maryland.gov/dnr.