Maryland Bear Hunt Results from 2004-2020

The Maryland Bear Hunt typically takes place over 5 days every October. This graph shows the number of bears harvested each year during the hunt since it was reinstated in 2004.

The bear hunt was reinstated after 51 years in 2004. In 2014, there was a steep increase in the number of bears harvested due to the elimination of the quota system.
Chart: Kimberly Seif Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Get the data