Hunting
Elk Neck offers white-tailed deer hunting in bow, firearm and muzzleloader seasons. During firearm season, hunters may use Straight-Walled Cartridge (SWC) Rifles and Shotguns ONLY; Bottlenecked Rifles are prohibited in Elk Neck State Park.
The park features three hunting areas:
- Carter Property (bow, firearm and muzzleloader seasons)
- Rogues Harbor (bow only)
- Turkey Point (bow only)
All hunters that plan to hunt at Elk Neck State Park will need to get their Free Public Hunting Permit through COMPASS. To apply for a Full Season Hunting License, applicable archery or muzzleloader stamps, and a Free Public Hunting Permit, visit https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrcompassportal/, a Licensing and Registration Service Center by appointment only, or through Sport License Agents.
For a list of Agents or to make an appointment at a Licensing and Registration Center, visit dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/licensing.aspx.
