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.

NWTF Shooting Event.  National Wild Turkey Federation members support our Spring Turkey hunt.  They are hosting a Father’s Day Barbecue Feast at PG Trap and Skeet on June 21st starting at 10AM. For more information go to https://events.nwtf.org/EVT-19911.

Prepping for 26-27 Season.  MNHA is working with US FWS to prepare for the upcoming 26-27 hunting season.  There are many changes in the works and we will provide details this summer.  

HCS Managers.  Each year MNHA hires Hunting Control Station Managers and we are accepting applications. If you or someone you know would be interested in a position, please send an email to me (President@mnha.net) for more information.

Volunteers.  Hunters are the best conservationist, please consider volunteering to help MNHA improve the hunting program at PRR.  If each hunter committed to just 1 morning to help, it would make a difference to hunters, wildlife, and general PRR visitors.

MNHA Membership. The FWS and all hunters depend on MNHA to manage the hunt program.  Consider joining and actively participating in MNHA.  As advocates for all PRR hunters, we work with FWS to improve the hunting program and increase hunting opportunities.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.