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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.
Turkey Season Update. Hunters are doing very well this year. We've harvested 19 turkeys as of 5/11 . Check out the Turkey Trophy Case for pictures.
Turkey Season Standby Hunters. Hunting dates are Saturdays and Mondays from April 18 to May 23. If you are interested in being a standby hunter, you just need to show up the morning of the hunt and put your permit in the barrel. Call the HCS for the gate code. IF a hunting slot is vacant after all primary and alternates have been assigned, we will hold a lottery of all standby hunters to fill the vacancies. You may also have an opportunity to replace a hunter who harvests a turkey before 9AM. For more details see Turkey Lottery Hunt .
Membership Range Days. Next Range day is Saturday June 27. If you plan on coming, please send an email to Range_Days@MNHA.net by 9:00AM on Friday June 26 so we can provide the list to range control. Don't forget to bring government ID if you are 16 years or older. This process is a requirement from the range control office.
You've got questions, we've got answers. Many common questions can be quickly answered by reading the hunting guidelines, this web site, and/or our FAQ page. If you still can't find the information you are looking for, email info@mnha.net and we will respond in a reasonable time.
Freedom Hunters Turkey Hunt. Freedom Hunters hosted a Veterans' Turkey Hunt at Patuxent Research Refuge on May 7th. MNHA guides supported the hunt and two vet-hunters harvested turkeys. Thanks to Mission BBQ for donating lunch.
MNHA Monthly Meeting is 6/9 at 6:30 PM at the HCS.
Board Openings/Volunteers: We need a Vice President to complete a 1 year appointment.
Range Safety Officers. We are also looking for Range Safety officers for Range Days (the more, the better). You must be a certified firearm instructor. If you can help out please contact President@MNHA.net.
2026-2027 Permits. Information regarding hunting permits will be announced this summer.
Harvest Ticker as of 5/11/26
Turkeys = 19
Deer = 65
Ducks = 130
Goose = 9
Sm. Game = 31
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.
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
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.
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