Why Hunt at Patuxent Research Refuge

The Patuxent Research Refuge offers great hunting right in the middle of the Baltimore-Washington-Annapolis region.  A few benefits of hunting here:

• Over 12,800 acres of woodlands provides hunters with plenty of room to hunt your favorite species

• Just 30 minutes from downtown Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington DC - perfect for morning or afternoon hunts 

• Hunt multiple species including deer, turkey, geese, duck, small game, and migratory birds

• All-day access, 6 days/week 

• Weapons qualifications are not required

• Allowed weapons include archery, shotgun, muzzle loader, straight-walled, .22, air-rifles, and primitive weapons

• Annual permit fee is less than leased property or private hunting club fees

• Weapons qualifications included with permit  for hunters who participate in managed hunts

• MNHA members have access to archery range and membership firearms range days 

• Zone system avoids overcrowding unlike state parks or other public lands

• Disabled hunters can hunt from vehicle and have access to designated "drive in" hunting areas off the trail roads

• Check in/out system provides a "guardian angel" to make sure you are safe

• Cold storage locker to store your deer for up to 24 hours - useful for those early morning hunts before work