The Maine Hunter Ed Course fee is $19.95.
You need education to purchase an adult hunting license unless you can show proof of having previously held an adult license to hunt with firearms...
You must be at least 10 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Maine to take this online course.
The Maine Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Maine Hunter Education Firearms C...
If you fail a unit quiz, you can take it again until you pass. You must score at least 70% on the unit quizzes to pass.
The Final Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts t...
Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print your proof of online completion and/or request that a PDF be ema...
Remember: Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Skills and Exam Day. 3. Get your Maine Hunter Education Firearms Card. If you are 16 years or older, you’ll print your permanent Hunter Education Firearms Card after successfully passing the course and paying the fee.
Study and pass the $19.95 course. Throughout the Maine Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.
Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.
Get hunter certified in 3 steps. 1 Study and pass the $19.95 online course. 2 Finish any other requirements. 3 Get ready to go hunting!
You must be at least 10 years old to take this online course.
The HuntWise app combines pinpoint mapping features with accurate weather forecasting to provide hunters with the ideal tool to determine the best times and places to hunt all major North American game species. Complete your Hunter's Ed certification and you can get 50% off everything HuntWise PRO has to offer.
In Maine, hunters and trappers must attend approved training courses specific to the license or permit type they wish to purchase. By state law, anyone planning to buy a basic hunting license, archery license, crossbow permit, or trapping license, must complete the respective hunter, archery, crossbow, or trapper education course. Individuals may purchase each of these licenses by showing a certificate of completion from the appropriate course, or a previously issued license of the same type.
Completing a recreational safety course is an important step to preparing for a lifetime of safe and enjoyable outdoor adventures in Maine and beyond.
If you would like to refresh your knowledge of safe and responsible hunting, then taking a hunter education course is a great idea.
Note: The ATV Safety Institute E-Course is not recognized by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
The purpose of hunter education is to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become safe, responsible hunters.
To obtain a crossbow permit, you must complete crossbow education or have proof of having hunted in another state that allowed crossbow use.
To be approved by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, a course must teach hunters to become:
In 1999 the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA-USA) adopted a set of performance guidelines for basic hunter education courses. These standards have been used internationally by hunter education administrators to evaluate minimum core content in hunter education courses.
Hunter Ed is committed to making sure Maine hunter education students learn the skills and information needed to have a safe, successful, and fun hunt. We strive to ensure this Maine online hunter safety course helps you become a more knowledgeable and ethical hunter. Educated hunters play an important role in making Maine a leader in conservation and wildlife management.
Yes. In order to buy a license, Maine requires that first-time hunters must complete a course approved by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and IHEA-USA. Education is not required for hunters who can show proof of an adult hunting license issued in 1976 or any year since.
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Maine Hunter Education Firearms Card. Likewise, Maine will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
Taking a hunter safety course is the first step to joining a wonderful community of conservationists and starting a lifelong journey of learning to hunt. Courses are now available in two different formats: online and traditional in-person classes. An in-person skills and exam session is required for students ages 10-15 who take firearms and bowhunter safety courses online. Learn more:
Maine is known for its abundant wildlife and fisheries, extraordinary views, and countless recreation opportunities.
If you are under 16 years of age, you will need to locate and sign up for the required Skills and Exam Day after passing the online portion of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife hunter education course.
After attending and passing the Skills and Exam Day portion of the hunter education requirement, you will receive your Hunter Education Firearms Card.
If you have any questions about the Skills and Exam Day requirement, please call 207-287-8000. Important! Bring a picture ID and your Hunter Education Firearms Card to the Skills and Exam Day as proof of having completed the online course.
Warning! Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Skills and Exam Day.
Taking a hunter safety course is the first step to joining a wonderful community of conservationists! Hunters have a longstanding role as conservationists, helping keep wildlife populations at healthy levels and giving biologists valuable harvest data. Hunters also provide funding for wildlife management through the purchase of their license and a manufacturer-paid tax on firearms and ammunition. Without hunters, it would not be possible for the department to closely monitor and protect game and non-game species in our state.
Note: To hunt with a crossbow you must successfully complete a crossbow hunting education program in addition to completing an archery hunting education program OR a firearms hunter safety course. There is no set order in which the courses must be taken. See exceptions and learn more about the crossbow hunting permit (PDF).
As a course provider approved by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, the Maine Crossbow Course covers everything you may need to know in order to be safe.
Any person (resident or non-resident) who is 16 years of age or older and applies for a crossbow hunting permit must hold a valid license to hunt big game. In addition, he or she must either:
Crossbow Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials that cover Crossbow safety best practices and regulations.