MD · Waterfowl
Brant in Maryland hunting regulations.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with Maryland DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
What we know
Brant is not huntable in Maryland. Maryland DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service sets season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Verify with the agency before hunting — Bield Hunt does not yet ship those specifics.
About the species
Brant are small (3-4 pound) sea geese that winter exclusively on Atlantic and Pacific coastal estuaries. Atlantic brant winter from Long Island south to Virginia; Pacific brant winter from California through the Pacific Northwest. They feed on eelgrass and sea lettuce and are among the most specialized geese in North America.
Both Atlantic and Pacific flyway states run brant seasons with conservative bag limits (typically 2-3 birds daily). The hunt is highly weather-dependent and tide-driven. Boat-based blind setups in salt marsh are the dominant venue.
Other waterfowl in Maryland
Pattern brant in Maryland.
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