Hunting Season

Hunting season is coming up! As we head into the season, remember many trail systems are multi use, and hunting may be permitted in the area you plan on riding. 

Before your ride, check the following resources to see if hunting is permitted.

If hunting is active in the area you're riding, be sure to: 

• wear bright orange or other bright, visible clothing
• stay on the designated trail(s)
• make your presence known  

Maryland 

Montgomery Parks: https://montgomeryparks.org/deer-population-management-schedule-locations/  

Maryland DNR, Seneca Creek State Park: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca/hunting.aspx  

Frederick County Deer Hunting Zones: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/FredCty_DeerHuntingZones.aspx  

Maryland Deer Season by zones: https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/hunting/deer-seasons-bag-limits  

Maryland Turkey Season: https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/hunting/turkey-seasons-limits  

Maryland Small Game Season: https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/hunting/small-game-seasons-limits  

Sunday Deer Hunting by County: https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/hunting/sunday-deer-hunting  

Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping: https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/MD/26MDHD_LR5.pdf 

Virginia 

Virginia Firearms Deer Seasons: https://www.eregulations.com/virginia/hunting/deer-hunting-firearms-seasons  

Virginia Turkey Fall Firearms Seasons: https://www.eregulations.com/virginia/hunting/turkey-fall-firearms-seasons  

Virginia Bear Hunting Firearms Seasons: https://www.eregulations.com/virginia/hunting/bear-hunting-firearms-seasons  

Hunting and trapping of wildlife is prohibited in Fairfax County Park Authority parks. See the Park Authority Regulations, §1.10 Hunting and Trapping. 

Virginia Hunting, Trapping, and Migratory Game Bird Season Guide: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/2026-2027-Virginia-Hunting-Trapping-and-Migratory-Game-Bird-Seasons-Guide.pdf