Howard Bend Unit is located in Maryland Heights, Missouri.   To access the unit, proceed down John Pellet Court.  The gates on this road should be open.  At approximately 3/4 a mile you will reach a large gravel parking lot at the base of a levee.  Park in the open gravel areas and walk over the levee into the unit below the levee.  Only hand carts are allowed.  No ATV's, bikes, or other mechanized vehicles.   Additional information at information kiosk on the east side of the parking lot.  Because this public hunting area is within the Maryland Heights city limits, all hunting must follow city ordinances which requires an annual permit from Chief of Police prior to hunting. Contact 314-298-8706 (Firearm Discharge Permit) For further details click this link . Then click on the question: Does the City of Maryland Heights allow hunting?  Check this google map for further information.