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
Maryland DNR, Seneca Creek State Park: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca/hunting.aspx
Maryland Hunting Seasons Calendar, 2026-2027 (The Watershed is Region B): https://dnr.maryland.gov/.../Hunting-Seasons-Calendar.pdf
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