--- title: "Baltimore Hunting" url: https://www.herebaltimore.com/hunting-baltimore-md/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-04:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Baltimore" attribution: "HERE Baltimore" --- # Baltimore Hunting *Source: [HERE Baltimore](https://www.herebaltimore.com/hunting-baltimore-md/) — July 26, 2026 by * HERE Baltimore # Baltimore MD Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Baltimore City and Maryland. Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: UNK Maryland **0** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌒 Waxing Crescent Illumination: 9% Sunrise 6:46 am Sunset 4:54 pm Temp 52°F Wind 0 mph Weather as of 3:53 AM ET Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening. 83 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Maryland • Baltimore City ## Baltimore Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with MD DNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with MD DNR. No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load MD DNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from MD DNR. Feral Hog UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with MD DNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with MD DNR. No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load MD DNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from MD DNR. Spring Turkey UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with MD DNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with MD DNR. No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load MD DNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from MD DNR. Mourning Dove UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with MD DNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with MD DNR. No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load MD DNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from MD DNR. Season dates shown are for Maryland private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with MD DNR before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Baltimore Hunting Weather Now 52F Partly Cloudy Feels like 52°F as of 3:53 AM ET Wind 0 mph N Humidity 82% Pressure 1003 hPa Moon Waxing Crescent Location Baltimore, MD Field Scout Tips - Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener. - Mild temps — perfect for cutting shooting lanes and pulling cards without spooking game. - Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return. Solunar Index ## Baltimore Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 52°F Optimal Wind Speed 0 mph Ideal — Calm Barometric 1003 hPa Low — Storm Moon Phase 🌒 Good PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## Baltimore Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TODAY Chance Rain Showers 63° / 42° 8 mph wind FAIR FRI Chance Rain Showers 50° / 36° 16 mph wind FAIR SAT Mostly Sunny 51° / 38° 12 mph wind GOOD SUN Mostly Sunny 53° / 36° 12 mph wind GOOD MON Mostly Sunny 54° / 34° 7 mph wind GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## Baltimore Maryland Wildlife Management Areas Did We Miss a Spot? Know a Baltimore-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. 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Your First Name * Bar / Restaurant Name * Go-To Drink Why This Spot? * (200 chars max) Photo of the Bar or Drink (optional, max 8MB) Submit Pick Coverage ## Baltimore Hunting News Presented by [MD DNR Wildlife](https://dnr.maryland.gov/) Maryland Department of Natural Resources [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting) Local — Baltimore and Central Maryland MarylandOfficialBaltimore huntingNo new Baltimore-area hunting stories this week. Check current Maryland hunting rules from the state wildlife agency, and watch this page for the next local report. 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Questions and Answers ## Baltimore Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Baltimore area, answered. - When does deer season open in Baltimore Maryland? Deer season dates in Maryland vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Baltimore City have not been confirmed against current MD DNR regulations for this guide — see https://dnr.maryland.gov/ for the current Maryland Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near Baltimore Maryland? Public hunting near Baltimore is listed in the WMA directory above. MD DNR manages all WMAs in Maryland; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in Maryland? Yes. All hunters in Maryland need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through MD DNR at https://dnr.maryland.gov/ or at authorized license agents throughout Baltimore City. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Maryland? Sunday hunting rules in Maryland vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with MD DNR and Baltimore City before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Maryland? Deer bag limits in Maryland vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Baltimore City have not been confirmed against current MD DNR regulations for this guide — see https://dnr.maryland.gov/ for the current Maryland Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the Baltimore area? Bear hunting in Maryland is regulated by MD DNR. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current MD DNR hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Baltimore City. ITS ALL HERE! 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