R3 Managed Hunt

When: December 13, 2024
Where: Seneca Creek State Park
Who: Self-sufficient new hunters and lapsed hunters
Application deadline: November 4, 2024

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Contact Torey Vayer at torey.vayer@maryland.gov for any questions regarding this event.

This event is intended to give new hunters who are comfortable hunting on their own, but are still learning the ropes, as well as lapsed hunters an opportunity to attend a managed hunt at Seneca Creek State Park. This managed hunt is a great opportunity for adults who are learning to hunt on their own or for lapsed hunters seeking a more accessible and supportive hunting experience.

This is a do-it-yourself hunt, participants must use a shotgun or straight-walled cartridge rifle. Bring your own firearm and ammunition and ​blind. All hunting will be conducted from the ground.

​Veteran Appreciation Managed Hunt

When: December 6, 2024
Where: Seneca Creek State Park
Who: Military Veterans
Application deadline: October 28, 2024

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Contact Torey Vayer at torey.vayer@maryland.gov for any questions regarding this event.

Veterans, are you ready for a unique hunting experience? We would like to show our appreciation by offering a special opportunity to join us for a managed hunt at Seneca Creek State Park.

This is a do-it-yourself hunt, participants must use a shotgun or straight-walled cartridge rifle. Bring your own firearm and ammunition and blind. All hunting will be conducted from the ground.

First Shot Mentored Deer Hunt

When: October 25, 26 or 27, 2024

Where: Dorchester County, MD (Blackwater NWR and surrounding areas)

Who: New hunters (ages 18 and older)
​Application deadline: September 9, 2024

Applications are closed​.

Contact Torey Vayer at
torey.vayer@maryland.gov for any questions
​​regarding this event.

The First Shot Mentored Deer Hunt is intended to introduce first time adult hunters (18 and older) that do not otherwise have the skill set or knowledge to hunt deer on their own and would like to learn and hunt with skilled veteran hunters. Space is limited and participants will be selected via random lottery.

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Selected participants will be paired with an experienced hunter to learn pre-hunt skills and culminating in the hunt. Selected participants will be required to attend a mandatory orientation (October 13, 2023) prior to the hunt. More details can be found on the application.

Patuxent Mentored Deer Hunt

When: December 7, 2024
Where: Laurel, MD (Patuxent Research Refuge and surrounding areas)
Who: New hunters (ages 18 and older)
Application deadline: September 27, 2024

Apply Here

Contact Torey Vayer at torey.vayer@maryland.gov for any questions regarding this event.

The Patuxent Mentored Deer Hunt is intended to introduce first time adult hunters (18 and older) that do not otherwise have the skill set or knowledge to hunt deer on their own and would like to learn and hunt with skilled veteran hunters. Space is limited and participants will be selected via random lottery.

Selected participants will be paired with an experienced hunter to learn pre-hunt skills and culminating in the hunt. Selected participants will be required to attend a mandatory orientation (November 10, 2024) prior to the hunt. More details can be found on the application.