Membership

The Meade Natural Heritage Association (MNHA) is an incorporated, non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation and promoting outdoor sporting activities. MNHA manages hunting activities on the PRR, which has the distinction of being one of the largest federal public-use hunting programs in the United States in regard to season length and number of hunters. MNHA's members are active throughout the year to support the PRR and the hunting program. MNHA benefits wildlife,  hunters, and non-hunters at the refuge through habitat restoration, refuge clean ups and other projects.

As a volunteer organization, MNHA depends on the contributions of its members.  Without volunteers, we would not be able to provide the quality and quantity of hunting opportunities available.

MNHA Membership Benefits 

• Voting status; be a part of improving the hunting program and MNHA 

• Eligible for Deer and Turkey Lottery Hunts!

• MNHA member firearm range days to maintain firearm proficiency throughout the year

• MNHA bow range for target practice to maintain proficiency throughout the year

• Storage cooler access

• Post items for sale in the hunting control station.

• Annual MNHA Membership Banquet/Meeting in October with food, giveaways, and updates on PRR activities and policies. 

Purchase your membership at the Hunting Control Station August through January.  Become a part of the organization dedicated to sportspeople and the Patuxent Research Refuge wildlife we all enjoy. 

MNHA Membership Fees

• Adult MNHA Membership - $30  

• Junior MNHA Membership - Free with paying parent or guardian ($30 without paying adult)  

Refuge Permits are purchased separately...you do not need to purchase a permit to be a member!