Hunting
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Proof of hunting 8 times at APG by either accompanying another Hunter-In-Charge or signing up to hunt on an MWR escorted hunt.
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Attend the MWR hunting tour/class, which is offered once a month (depending on number of requests)
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Completed Hunter-In-Charge Application Form
- Aberdeen: Location: Hunting Management Facility (Bldg 6107). Beginning in Aug, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 to 5 p.m.
- Edgewood: Location: Skeet & Trap Range (Bldg 4737). Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. (between rounds).
Contact
Notice: Our doors may be locked right now, but we are still here for you APG! Please call us: 410-278-5789 or 443-910-6259 (M-F, 10AM-4PM). We are busy making our services better, so if we don’t answer, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you, or email us.
6627 Aerospace Rd., APG North
Bldg. 2184
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Handicap Accessible
Tel:
+1 (410) 278-4124
Military DSN Tel:
(312)298-4124
Outdoor Recreation Service Center Hours of Operation
After-Hours Emergency Phoneline: +1 (443) 910-6259
Click here for the latest Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping (MD Seasons)
Where to Purchase an APG Hunting Permit
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Service Center, Bldg 2184
Sep 3, 2019 - Hunting Program Meeting (PowerPoint slides)
Who is Eligible to Hunt on Aberdeen Proving Ground?
Click here for Table 7-1 of the MWR Patronage Authorizations
Hunting Permit Registration
APG Hunting Permit Pricing
APG Hunting Permit Purchase Checklist - everything you need to bring when coming to purchase a permit.
Approved ID Cards per APG Hunting
Firearm Registration Form
Hunting Contractor Form (HICs only)
Hunting FAQs
APG Hunting Regulations
APGR200-6
Maryland DNR Hunter Education Class
Hunter-In-Charge (HIC)
All hunters at APG are required to hunt with at least 1 other person. Under no circumstance will hunters be in the field alone. In addition, there will be at least 1 person who has a Hunter-In-Charge status in each hunting party.
To obtain Hunter-In-Charge status you must first fall under one of the categories for MWR Patronage. Click here for Table 7-1 of the MWR Patronage Authorizations
You must also meet the following requirements:
Classes:
We must have a minimum of 5 participants to have the class. To register, call or email ODR and provide your name, phone number, and email.
HIC Hunting Classes & Tours: Feb 12, Apr 8, Aug 12, Oct 14, Dec 9, 2020 and Apr 14, 2021 - at Hunting Management Facility (Bldg 6107) at 5 p.m.
In order to obtain an area to hunt, you must use HuntTrac. You must be a HIC to use HuntTrac.
How to use APG's HuntTrac system: HuntTrac Instructions
Codes for Archery Areas
Form 1249 – To be used for all Blind Draw/Hard Card Submissions.(Area 12, 335,376. Must also be placed in windshield when hunting and returned to the deer shack at the end of your hunt.
Archery and Shotgun Proficiency Qualifications
Volunteers Are Needed
Volunteers needed for area marking, facility operations, qualifications, etc. Contact us for information.
