bear hunt zone · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service
Black Bear Hunt Zone 1
Maryland, United States
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About Black Bear Hunt Zone 1
Black Bear Hunt Zone 1 is a bear hunt zone in Maryland, United States, set by Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. It covers about 5,751 km² (2,221 mi²). Towns inside it include Frederick, Hagerstown, Cumberland, Brunswick, Frostburg and Walkersville.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 1
- Area
- 5,751 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,221 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 974 km² of public or protected land inside it, 17% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 791 | 14% |
| National Park Service | 89 | 2% |
| MD Department of Natural Resources | 86 | 1% |
| Baltimore | 48 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 18 | under 1% |
| Unspecified | 9.5 | under 1% |
| City of Hagerstown | 5.0 | under 1% |
| Frederick County | 2.8 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 9.3 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Oct 26, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Black Bear Hunt Zone 1
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Black Bear Hunt Zone 1?
About 5,751 km² (2,221 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Black Bear Hunt Zone 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 974 km² of public or protected land, 17% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Black Bear Hunt Zone 1?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Black Bear Hunt Zone 1?
In the same unit system: Black Bear Hunt Zone 2.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Maryland DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined by Maryland DNR (COMAR 08.03.04.20 and the 2026 bear lottery); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. The official regulations and maps have the final word.