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2013 Spring Wild Turkey Hunt
The Patuxent Research Refuge is hosting a spring wild turkey hunting season in April and May of 2013.
The refuge is partnering with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Meade Natural Heritage Association (MNHA) to offer this hunting season to youth, disabled, and general public hunters. Hunters will be selected by lottery. Lottery application forms are available at the Refuge North Tract Hunting Control Station (Mon. – Sat. through Jan. 31, 2013). Deer/Turkey Lottery Application is here. Please contact MNHA for information on a hunting permit at
www.mnha.net or by calling 301-317-3819.
“In 2012, we had several successful hunts. We look forward to 2013 being another good season,” says Refuge Manager Brad Knudsen about the improved hunting opportunities.
Dates for Spring 2013 wild turkey hunts (subject to change):
Youth Hunt – April 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 11, and 18, 2013
All other hunts – April 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, and 20, 2013
Prospective hunters must have a Maryland hunting license, MNHA hunting permit, and a hunter safety card to be eligible. Hunters with disabilities are required to provide written verification of disability at the time of entry into the lottery.Additionally, all selected hunters must pattern their weapon and attend a NWTF clinic prior to the day of the hunt, unless they have proof of previous attendance at a clinic. Hunters may contact the refuge to pre-arrange the assistance of NWTF volunteers to call in turkeys.
For more information on Patuxent’s hunting program, call 301-497-5770 or visit Refuge Hunting Opportunities. Patuxent Research Refuge’s North Tract and the Hunting Control Station are located off of MD Rt. 198 on Bald Eagle Drive, 1.4 miles east of the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Directions to North Tract.