- Standard: $75
- Youth & Observers: $10
- Seniors: 10% Discount
- Email, allow 24 hours turnaround time.
- Phone (410-278-5789 / 2134), Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allow 24 hours turnaround time.
- Drive-up Appointments. Appointments can be made for in-person drive-up service on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. No walk-ups.
- Approved ID Cards per APG Hunting
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Guests need an APG Visitors Pass,. These are obtained from the visitors center, in person.
- Firearm Registration Form - Send this completed form to usarmy.apg.asc.list.apg-police-admin@mail.mil for processing.
- Hunting Contractor Form (HICs only)
- View UXO Video (appointment needed to watch at ODR Office)
- State Approved Hunter's Safety Card
- Archery and Shotgun Proficiency Qualifications - by appointment only, Contact ODR at: 410-278-4124 for appointment. Not required for Turkey or Waterfowl Hunting.
- Hunter-In-Charge (HIC)
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All hunters at APG are required to hunt with at least one other person. Under no circumstance will hunters be in the field alone. In addition, there will be at least one 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:
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Participate for one full year in the program. 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
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Complete a HIC tour/class test with a score of 80% or better.
Classes:
We must have a minimum of 5 (maximum of 10) participants to have the class. To register, call or email ODR and provide your name, phone number, and email.HIC Hunting Classes/Tours: Oct 17, Dec 12, 2020, and Apr 17, 2021 - Outdoors at the Hunting Management Facility (Bldg 6107) at 11 a.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 WebTrac system:
HuntTrac WebTrac Instructions
Huntrac WebTrac WebsiteIf HuntTrac is inoperable:
HICs will request a hunting area by submitting a completed Form 1249 (with all members of hunting party) via email (before 1 p.m.) to: FMWR at usarmy.APG.imcom-fmwrc.list.usag-mwr-outdoorrec@mail.milFMWR personnel will conduct a blind drawing of the 1249s with support from CLE/DES.
To limit the amount of drawings and range sheets being held, there will be weekday areas, RDO Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (HICs will be assigned an area for multiple weekdays).
NON-RDO Week Drawings:
Mon & Tue – Drawing held previous Fri and HIC will have area both days.
Wed, Thu, & Fri – Drawing held previous Tues and HIC will have area all three days.
Sat & Sun – Drawing held previous Fri and HIC will have area for both days.RDO Week Drawings:
Mon & Tue – Drawing held previous Fri and HIC will have area both days.
Wed & Thu – Drawing held previous Tue and HIC will have area both days.
RDO Friday – Drawing held previous Thu and HIC will have area for the day.
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Outdoor Recreation Service Center Hours of Operation
Click here for the latest Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping (MD Seasons)
APG Hunting FAQs (pdf)
APG Hunting Permit Cost
How to Apply for an APG Hunting Permit
Applications can be completed via:
Who is Eligible to Hunt on Aberdeen Proving Ground?
Click here for Table 7-1 of the MWR Patronage Authorizations
Requirements for Hunting Permit Registration - Email all documents for your Hunting Permit to usarmy.APG.imcom-fmwrc.list.usag-mwr-outdoorrec@mail.mil. For a list of what is needed, see "Hunting Guidelines" (under the "Hunting Regulations" section below).
APG Hunting Regulations
Hunting Program Meeting PowerPoint slides (held: Sep 3, 2019).
Maryland DNR Hunter Education Class
Volunteers Are Needed
Volunteers needed for area marking, facility operations, qualifications, etc. Contact us for information.
