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District of Columbia Sunday Hunting (2026)

Info: Hunting is prohibited throughout the District of Columbia (no hunting on any day), so Sunday hunting is not applicable.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026
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Official source: doee.dc.gov →

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Sunday Hunting in states bordering District of Columbia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • MarylandConditional

    Maryland allows Sunday deer hunting on limited dates and lands (mostly private only) in specified counties, not statewide; some counties (Balt., Howard, PG) have none.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →

  • VirginiaConditional

    Virginia allows Sunday hunting statewide, except that you must be 200+ yds from a house of worship and firearm deer or bear hunting with dogs is prohibited on Sunday; public-land agencies may permit.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dwr.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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