Hunting Permits

Permit fees are used by MNHA to hire staff to manage the Hunting Control Station to increase hunting opportunities at the PRR. We are open all day, Monday to Saturday, from Sep 1 through Jan 31;  primitive weapons season (Feb); and select dates during spring turkey season - unlike many other federal properties.  

Permits can be purchased when the Hunting Control Station is open:  Saturdays in August (9-3) and during the hunting season (September to January).

Every hunter must appear in person to purchase a permit.

Hunters are required to complete the forms below to purchase a hunting permit. Save time at the HCS - download, print, and complete these forms and bring them with you. 

The Hunting Control Center accepts cash and checks only.  (No electronic or credit card payments are accepted at this time.)

Don't forget your MD Hunting License. 

This year’s fees are as follows:

•     Adult Hunting Permit -  $100

•     Senior Hunting Permit - $65

•     Junior/Youth Hunting Permit - $35

•     Adult MNHA Membership - $30  

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

MNHA works hard to keep fees as low as possible and to keep the HCS open all day, 6 days a week.  Our fees remain competitive with other refuges’ permit fees - and we offer more species and weapon choices.

NOTES: 

• You do not need to purchase an MNHA membership to hunt at PRR.  However, MNHA Membership is required to participate in the deer and turkey lottery hunts.  

• PRR permit-holders and MNHA members are eligible for Maryland State Shooter Qualification range days.  

• Non PRR permit holders who want to get their MD Qualification Card may purchase an MNHA membership on the day of the qualification shoots.

We appreciate your understanding and continuing support of the PRR hunting program.

Join MNHA and enjoy additional benefits such as the archery range, membership firearms range days, elgibile for deer and turkey lottery hunts. See MNHA Membership for more information.