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Hunting outfitters and guides in Maryland: coming soon
No outfitters or guides are listed in Maryland yet. Listings are added only after a person confirms the license or permit with the agency that issues it.
Be the first listed in Maryland
Sun Up Hunts is launching. We list a hunting outfitter or guide only after checking its license or permit with the issuing agency, so this page stays out of search results until Maryland has at least 2 verified listings to compare. If you run an outfit in Maryland, you can ask to be listed for free; there is also an optional upgraded listing, always labelled Sponsored, that is free for life for the first Founding outfitters.
What you can hunt in Maryland
Looking for hunting outfitters in Maryland? Start with what the state allows. Below are the game species the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service lists hunting seasons for, grouped by type, from guided whitetail hunts in Maryland to turkey and duck hunts. Species tagged "Draw/permit only" are allocated through a draw, lottery or limited permit rather than an over-the-counter license.
Big game
- White-tailed deer
- Sika deer
- Black bearDraw/permit only
Turkey
Waterfowl
Upland birds
- Ruffed grouse
- Pheasant
- Bobwhite quail
- Dove
- Woodcock
Small game and furbearers
- Rabbit
- Squirrel (gray, fox)
- Groundhog
- Coyote, fox, raccoon and furbearers
Sources (checked Oct 2026): Maryland DNR - 2026-2027 Hunting Seasons Calendar (PDF); Maryland DNR - Hunting in Maryland; Maryland DNR - Guide to Hunting Black Bears; COMAR 08.03.03.03 Forest Game.
Seasons, draws and regulations change every year and can differ by unit or zone. Confirm seasons and regulations with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service before you plan or book a hunt. This list is a starting point, not legal advice.
Outfitter and guide licensing in Maryland
Not confirmed
Not confirmed. We have not yet researched outfitter and guide licensing for Maryland, so we state no requirement. The authority on licensing, seasons and draws is Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service.
State wildlife agency: Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service (link checked October 23, 2026). Maryland rules change: check with the agency before booking a hunt or operating as a guide.
Before you book any Maryland hunt
- Ask for the outfitter's license, registration or permit number and confirm it with the agency before you pay a deposit.
- Get the hunt terms in a written contract: dates, guide-to-hunter ratio, services, what is and is not included, and the refund and cancellation terms.
- Ask which land the hunt is on (private, public, or both) and what permit or access arrangement covers it.
- Ask for recent client references you can phone, and what happens to your meat and trophy.
- Check the state's own hunter-license, tag, draw and hunter-education requirements well ahead of the application dates.
- Ask what happens if conditions or game numbers are poor: no outfitter can guarantee a harvest, and we do not list any that promise one.
Draws and lotteries: Maryland draw and application deadlines, with a link to the agency's own page.
Bordering states and region
Maryland is in the South region. Hunting outfitters in bordering states:
Browse all 50 states from the home page, or see guided hunts by species.
See also all 50 states and their wildlife agencies, how we verify and the paid-placement disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Are there outfitters listed in Maryland yet?
Not yet. Sun Up Hunts is launching, and an outfitter or guide is added only after a person confirms its license or permit with the agency that issues it. When Maryland has enough verified listings this page becomes a full comparison.
Who is the authority on hunting in Maryland?
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service sets seasons, licenses and rules. Confirm every requirement with the agency before you book or pay a deposit.
I run an outfit in Maryland. How do I get listed?
Send a request through the contact form with the topic "Claim or add a listing". A free basic listing and the optional upgraded listing (free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters) both go through the same license check. Founding outfitters pay nothing.