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.

Para obtener información sobre Cazando en US Fish and Wildlife Service Patuxent Research Refuge  por favor haga clic aquí.  Las directrices de caza están disponibles en español, consulte el enlace a continuación.

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Baiting is illegal at Patuxent Research Refuge.  It is illegal to possess or use bait of any kind including, but not limited to: corn, mineral/salt licks, deer cane, mock scrape ropes. 

El uso de cebos es ilegal en Patuxent Research Refuge. Es ilegal poseer o usar cualquier tipo de cebo, incluyendo, entre otros: maíz, piedras para lamer minerales o sal, "deer cane," y cuerdas de raspado artificiales.

2025-2026 Permits.  Permits are on sale on Mon-Sat during the season (the HCS is closed on Sundays during the season). Applications are available at the HCS and on the Hunting Permits page - save time and print them out, fill them out, and bring them with you.  When you get to the NT gate call the HCS at 301-328-1518 and they will let you in. 

2025-2026 Guidelines.  The 2025-2026 Hunting Guidelines are available.  There are many changes - please read the guidelines carefully and check the Guidelines page for corrections and clarifications throughout the season.  NOTE: Area W is now Open!!!

Permisos 2025-2026. La venta de permisos comenzará el Domingo de Agosto de 9:00 a 15:00. Hemos pospuesto la venta al domingo, cuando la entrada del Tramo Norte esté abierta para el público general. Las solicitudes están disponibles en la página de Permisos de Caza. Ahorre tiempo: imprímalas, complételas y tráigalas consigo.

Las Directrices de Caza 2025-2026 ya están disponibles en español. Hay muchos cambios: lea atentamente las pautas y consulte la página de Directrices de Caza para obtener correcciones y aclaraciones durante la temporada. NOTA: ¡El Área W ya está abierta! Gracias a Gustavo Herrara por ayudar con la traducción.

Maintenance Day - We have a few tasks to complete in preparation for the season.  We need help with removing fallen trees from roadways, mowing grass for hunter parking, putting up signs, clearing tree limbs, and much more.  Please email the Volunteer Coordinator Kyle Morgan and let him know that you are coming.

Archery Range.  The Archery Range is open on Sundays to everyone from 2-4.  

Next MNHA Member Meeting is 10/14 at 6:30PM at the HCS. 

Firearm Qualification Dates.  See Weapon Qualifications for dates, schedules, and procedures.

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.

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.

Please visit and thank our sponsors!

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.