Sunday hunting laws can make or break a hunting lease's value. Here's what you need to know about Sunday hunting in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Maryland: Sunday Hunting ALLOWED ✓ Recent Law Change - Major News! Maryland now allows Sunday hunting on private land during established seasons for: Deer (archery, firearms, muzzleloader) Turkey (spring and fall seasons) Waterfowl (during open seasons) Most other game species What This Means: Weekend hunters get BOTH Saturday and Sunday Adds 8-15+ hunting days per season Makes Maryland properties more valuable than Pennsylvania equivalents For Landowners: This is a major selling point. Emphasize Sunday hunting in your listings to attract Pennsylvania hunters who can't hunt Sundays in their home state. For Hunters: You can now hunt both weekend days, making Maryland leases worth the premium price compared to PA. Pennsylvania: Sunday Hunting PROHIBITED ✗ The Exception, Not the Rule Pennsylvania PROHIBITS most Sunday hunting with very limited exceptions: What's Allowed on Sundays: One Sunday during firearms deer season (designated by WMU) Sundays during archery deer season (statewide) Sundays during spring turkey season Coyote hunting year-round on private land What's NOT Allowed: Most general hunting on Sundays Any Sunday hunting on public land (state game lands) What This Means: Weekend warriors only get Saturday to hunt (most seasons) Significantly limits hunting opportunities for working hunters Properties worth 10-20% less than equivalent Maryland properties For Landowners: The upside is only 6 days per week of hunting activity. Some landowners view this as a benefit (less disturbance). Market it as "Sunday rest day." For Hunters: Plan your season around 6-day hunting weeks. Consider Maryland or West Virginia if Sunday access is important to you. West Virginia: Sunday Hunting ALLOWED ✓ Full Sunday Access West Virginia allows Sunday hunting on private land during all legal hunting seasons: Deer (all seasons) Turkey (spring and fall) Bear Small game Waterfowl What This Means: Full weekend access for working hunters Adds major value to WV properties No restrictions compared to neighboring states For Landowners: Use Sunday hunting as a competitive advantage over Pennsylvania. Target PA hunters who want weekend flexibility. For Hunters: Combined with low prices and 3-buck limits, Sunday hunting makes WV an exceptional value. For a hunter who works Monday-Friday: Pennsylvania lease at $3,000/year: Can hunt ~25 Saturdays = $120 per hunt day Maryland/WV lease at $3,000/year: Can hunt ~50 weekend days = $60 per hunt day Effectively HALF the cost per hunting day Bottom Line If Sunday hunting matters to you: Choose Maryland or West Virginia for maximum weekend flexibility Avoid Pennsylvania unless you can hunt weekdays or value the lower pressure If you're a Pennsylvania landowner, emphasize the "Sunday rest" benefit to farmers and residents. If you're in Maryland or West Virginia, Sunday hunting is a major selling point worth highlighting.