goose zone · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service
Late Western Maryland resident zone
Maryland, United States
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About Late Western Maryland resident zone
Late Western Maryland resident zone is a goose zone in Maryland, United States, set by Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. It covers about 6,127 km² (2,366 mi²). Towns inside it include Frederick, Hagerstown, Cumberland, Brunswick, Taneytown and Frostburg.
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 Canada goose, Cackling goose, Greater white-fronted goose, Snow goose and Ross's goose.
- Unit code
- Western Resident
- Area
- 6,127 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,366 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 980 km² of public or protected land inside it, 16% 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 | 795 | 13% |
| National Park Service | 89 | 1% |
| MD Department of Natural Resources | 86 | 1% |
| Baltimore | 48 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 18 | under 1% |
| Unspecified | 9.9 | under 1% |
| City of Hagerstown | 5.0 | under 1% |
| Frederick County | 2.8 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cackling goose | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Dec 15, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Dec 15, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Dec 15, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service
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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for Late Western Maryland resident zone
- 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 Late Western Maryland resident zone (goose zone)?
About 6,127 km² (2,366 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Late Western Maryland resident zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 980 km² of public or protected land, 16% 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 Late Western Maryland resident zone?
This page lists 12 seasons 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 Late Western Maryland resident zone?
In the same unit system: Atlantic Population zone and Late Southern Maryland resident zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Maryland DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Zones defined in the 2026-27 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping (DNR) and COMAR 08.03.04; geometry public domain (U.S. Census Bureau counties and TIGER/Line roads). 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.