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Washington County

Blood trackers and deer recovery in Washington County, Maryland

2 vetted trackers cover Washington County, all running tracking dogs. Call or text them directly. Searching this registry is free.

Region A & Region B Sunday hunting allowed CWD Management Area
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Who can help in Washington 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.

Local rules

Hunting Washington County

Washington County is split between the two deer regions. The western end, west of the Rt. 494 and Rt. 57 line, follows Region A dates; the rest of the county follows Region B. That matters most during firearms season, when the two regions open on different days.

Region A deer seasons, 2026–2027

Archery
Sep. 11–Oct. 21, Oct. 25–Nov. 27, Dec. 14–18, Jan. 3–31
Firearms
Dec. 5–12
Muzzleloader
Oct. 22–24, Dec. 26–Jan. 2

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 in Washington County depends on which region you are in. The Region B portion is private land only; the Region A portion also opens designated public land.

Designated public land open to Sunday deer hunting in Washington County: Indian Springs, Prather's Neck and Sideling Hill WMAs.

Chronic Wasting Disease

Washington 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.

Nearby

Counties next to Washington

Trackers travel. If nobody in Washington County is free, try a neighboring county.

Allegany CountyFrederick County
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Track in Washington County?

If you run a tracking dog or a recovery drone in Washington 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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