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Meade Natural Heritage Association (MNHA) partners with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to provide the public with high-quality outdoor recreational experiences at the Patuxent Research Refuge (PRR). MNHA manages hunting activities on the PRR to assist with the management of wildlife in accordance with the PRR Hunting Plan. Our unique partnership increases and improves hunting access and opportunities for all hunters.
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Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 Hunting Control Station Managers. We are seeking 3 HCS Managers for next hunting season. If you or someone you know are interested, please see our Jobs page for details. Help us get the word out and send this link to others.
Grant Writers Wanted! This is a great opportunity to volunteer from the comfort of your home computer. We have a number of grants that we would like to apply for, but we don't have the bandwidth to write grants. Contact VicePresident@MNHA.net.
Summer Archery Practice. The archery range for MNHA members is available on Sundays from 2-4. Please send an email to info@mnha.net if you are interested in attending to confirm that it is open. If you are interested in helping out please let us know - send an email to info@mnha.net.
Storage Cooler Update. We are repairing the storage cooler for the upcoming season. MNHA has purchased a Coolbot controller and AC to be installed soon. Thank you for your patience.
Next MNHA Member Meeting is 7/8 at 6:30PM at the HCS.
Next MNHA Member Range Day is 6/28 - see Membership Range Days for information.
Thank You for a Great Turkey Season. A big thanks to Kyle Donaldson for the untold hours he spent coordinating the hunts, recruiting guides, helping out with youth day, and so much more. A big shout out to our volunteer guides who took the time to help many hunters, especially youth hunters, to get a bird - Kyle Donaldson, Kyle Morgan, Tyler Harrison, George Johnson, Sean Casey, Josh Montgomery, and Gene Hyatt.
Veteran Turkey Hunt! This year the Patuxent Research Refuge hosted Freedom Hunters, a USFWS partner, for this year's hunt. Six veterans and guides took to the woods and two successfully bagged a bird. Thanks to Donut Shack in Severna Park for sponsoring breakfast and Mission BBQ in Laurel for sponsoring lunch! Many thanks to Kyle Donaldson and the volunteers who make this hunt possible and enjoyable for the veterans.
Youth Turkey Hunt Day is a Success! It started out cold and rainy, but that didn't stop our 10 young hunters from getting into the woods. Everyone got to hear or see turkeys and two were able to bag a bird! All hunters, parents, and guides had a great time followed by a prepared lunch by our volunteers and staff. Thanks to Kyle Donaldson for his tireless efforts to organize and make this day happen. Thanks to the guides who volunteered their time scouting and taking the hunters afield. This wouldn’t be possible without the cooperation of the Patuxent Research Refuge staff, Tarik, Sasha, and Jennifer. And a big thanks to Bass Pro Shops for sponsoring the event and providing each youth hunter with a gift bag that included a turkey decoy and caller.
Thank You to our Turkey Hunt Sponsors. Thanks to Bass Pro Shops provided a camo bag, decoys, and calls for all of our youth hunters; Freedom Hunters for supporting the Veterans who came to hunt; and Donut Shack and Mission BBQ for catering the Veterans' Hunt.
In Memoriam. It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to John Green, Jr. "Mr. Green," as he was known to many, peacefully passed away on Friday April 11. Mr. Green was a pillar of the MNHA community and a true steward of the Patuxent Research Refuge. He was a model sportman and wildlife conservationist supporting MNHA and managed our Farmers and Hunter Feed the Hungry program for many years. His presence will be missed at the hunting control station. May he rest in peace.
We want your help to maintain and improve the refuge hunting habitat. Our monthly maintenance days are great opportunities to give back to the PRR and the MNHA hunting community and meet fellow hunters. Read more on the Volunteer Opportunities page or contact us at VolunteerCoordinator@mnha.net.
Please close ALL gates! So long as the metal or wooden gates are unlocked, you may open them, drive through, and immediately close the gate behind you.
These gates keep the general public from driving where they should not be. It's a safety issue - recently we had a general visitor walking around Lake Allen while the ranges were active.
If you come upon an open gate, please close it.
The refuge staff and law enforcement appreciate your cooperation.
Please note the "car prohibited" symbols on the signs next to the gates. Hunters are permitted to go through these gates.
Report Dead Animals, Trail Cameras, and Unexploded Ordinance (UXO). Please report recent dead animals (deer, fox, turkey, coyotes, etc.). A picture and GPS coordinates are extremely helpful. You can screenshot your map, compass, or GPS app. This helps the USFWS biologist to monitor the health of the refuge animals.
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MNHA Hunting Control Center
200 Bald Eagle Drive
Laurel, MD 20724
301-328-1518
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