HUNTERS HARVEST 89 BLACK BEARS DURING MARYLAND’S 2026 SEASON

Maryland hunters harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23rd annual black bear hunt, conducted October 26th through the 31st in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The harvest consisted of 28 male and 61 female bears. There were 61 taken from Garrett County, 10 from Washington County, and nine from Allegany County. The largest bear harvested was 313 pounds and was taken in Garrett County.