Species Open Season, Subject to Regulation .01D of This Chapter Location Bag Limits Possession Limit A. Black Bear (Permit Required). October 21, 2024 — October 26, 2024October 20, 2025 — October 25, 2025 In Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties 1 per day with no more than 1 per permitted bear hunting team 1 per season with no more than 1 per permitted bear hunting team B. Ruffed Grouse. (1) In General. October 5, 2024 — December 31, 2024October 4, 2025 — December 31, 2025 In all counties 2 per day 4 (2) Hunting with the Aid of Raptors and a Falconry Permit. October 1, 2024 — March 31, 2025October 1, 2025 —March 31, 2026 In all counties 2 per day 4 C. Black, Eastern Fox, Gray, Piney, or Red Squirrel Total. (1) In General. September 2, 2024 — February 28, 2025September 1, 2025 — February 28, 2026 In all counties 6 per day 12 (2) Hunting with the Aid of Raptors and a Falconry Permit. September 1, 2024 — March 31, 2025September 1, 2025 — March 31, 2026 In all counties 6 per day 12 D. Delmarva Fox Squirrel. Closed season In all counties 0 0 E. Wild Turkey. (1) Fall Season Either Sex. November 2, 2024 — November 10, 2024November 1, 2025 —November 9, 2025 Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties only 1 turkey per season 1 turkey either sex per fall/winter season combined (2) Winter Season Either Sex. January 23, 2025 — January 25, 2025January 22, 2026 — January 24, 2026 In all counties 1 turkey per season provided none was taken in the fall season (3) Spring Season. April 18, 2025 — May 23, 2025April 18, 2026 — May 23, 2026 In all counties 1 bearded turkey per day 2 bearded turkeys per spring season (4) Spring Season Junior Hunt. April 12, 2025 — April 13, 2025April 11, 2026 — April 12, 2026 In all counties 1 bearded turkey per day