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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.
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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2025-2026 Permits. Permits are on sale on Sundays in August from 9-3. We moved sales to Sunday when the North Tract gate is open for general visitors. 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.
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 - August 23. 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 with the following restrictions. MNHA members have exclusive use of the range from 9-2. The range is open to everyone from 2-4. Hunters who want to qualify must purchase a permit or MNHA membership. We recommend qualifiers be there between 9 and 3.
Storage Cooler Update. The storage cooler is up and running! Thanks to Mike Fontz for getting it set up.
New Volunteer Coordinator. Kyle Morgan will be our new Volunteer Coordinator. Kyle has logged many hours as a volunteer and we appreciate his willingness to step up to this new role. A huge thanks to Kyle Donaldson for his past leadership as the Volunteer Coordinator. This Kyle will be focusing on the Spring Turkey Hunt.
Next MNHA Member Meeting is 8/12 at 6:30PM at the HCS.
Firearm Qualification Dates. See Weapon Qualifications for dates, schedules, and procedures.
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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