Montgomery County
Blood trackers and deer recovery in Montgomery County, Maryland
4 vetted trackers cover Montgomery County, all running tracking dogs. One is based right here in the county. Call or text them directly. Searching this registry is free.
Region B Sunday hunting allowed CWD Management Area
Who can help in Montgomery County
Closest trackers first. Every listing is reviewed before it goes public, and each tracker sets their own fee, so check the profile before you call.
Catoctin Game Recovery Experienced Tracker (240) 674-2405 ABTA Seasoned CarrollFrederickMontgomeryWashington Free 
Back Creek Tracking Services Experienced Tracker
Out of state
Longspur (540) 533-3822 UBT I AlleganyFrederickGarrettMontgomeryWashington $ Local rules
Hunting Montgomery County
Montgomery County sits in Region B, which covers the rest of the state, from Frederick and Montgomery east to the Eastern Shore.
Region B deer seasons, 2026–2027
- Archery
- Sep. 11–Oct. 21, Oct. 25–Nov. 27, Dec. 14–18, Jan. 3–7, Jan. 11–31
- Firearms
- Nov. 28–Dec. 12 and Jan. 8–10
- Muzzleloader
- Oct. 22–24, Oct. 26–31, Dec. 19–Jan. 2
Sunday deer hunting
Sunday deer hunting is allowed on private land in Montgomery County.
Chronic Wasting Disease
Montgomery County is inside the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area, so there are extra rules on moving a carcass out of the area and on where you can have it processed. Worth knowing before you plan the drive home.
Dates and rules here are a summary of the 2026–2027 season and may contain errors. Always verify with the Maryland DNR before you hunt. Full dates, legal light, and Sunday details are on our season calendar.
Before you call
Give the tracker the best chance
Back out and stop grid searching. Walking the area spreads scent and turns a clean line into a puzzle. Mark the hit site and the last blood you found, note the time of the shot and what the deer did, then call. In Maryland you also need to notify the Natural Resources Police before a dog starts tracking, and the dog stays leashed the whole time.
Not sure whether a dog or a drone fits your situation? Our dog or drone guide walks through when each one wins.
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Counties next to Montgomery
Trackers travel. If nobody in Montgomery County is free, try a neighboring county.
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Track in Montgomery County?
If you run a tracking dog or a recovery drone in Montgomery County, apply to be listed so local hunters can find you. Every application is reviewed and verified before it goes public.
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