Membership

How MNHA Membership Benefits the Sportsperson & Wildlife

The Meade Natural Heritage Association (MNHA) is an incorporated, non-profit organization that is dedicated to the purpose of wildlife conservation, management, and to promote and support outdoor sporting activities. As part of this program, MNHA manages hunting activities on the refuge, with the distinction of having 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 in support of these activities. Through a wide variety of activities and services, MNHA offers benefits to its members, refuge hunters, the refuge, and our wildlife. Most importantly, MNHA offers the opportunity to GET INVOLVED. Habitat restoration, refuge clean ups and other projects allow sportspeople to give back for the improvement of the refuge and the hunting program. As a volunteer organization, MNHA depends on the contributions of its members. 

MNHA Membership Benefits 

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

• NEW - Eligible for Deer and Turkey Lottery Hunts!

• MNHA member range days which provides the opportunity to maintain firearm proficiency throughout the year.

• Utilize MNHA's bow range for target practice to maintain proficiency throughout the year.

• 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!