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Maryland Legal Hunting Hours (2026)

Info: In Maryland, legal hunting time begins 1/2 hour before sunrise and ends 1/2 hour after sunset.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

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In Maryland, legal hunting time begins 1/2 hour before sunrise and ends 1/2 hour after sunset. Some Sunday deer dates end at 10:30am; spring turkey differs.

Official source: dnr.maryland.gov →

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