You must be at least 10 years old to take this online course. You do not have to be a resident of Maryland to take this online course.
16Under current law in Maryland, anyone over the age of 16 that has successfully completed a hunter education course can hunt without supervision and are exempted from laws limiting firearm access.
Maryland accepts hunter education certifications from all other U.S. States. If you possess a hunter education certificate/card from another state, it will be accepted in Maryland as proof of meeting our hunter education requirement and completion of a Maryland hunter education course would not be required.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a primary supporter of hunter education. Hunter education teaches people how to responsibly handle firearms, read maps, identify wildlife species, and understand the importance of conservation. The NRA offers hunter education courses across the United States.
In Maryland, shooting white-tailed deer may be done only by permit holders. Permits to kill deer include Deer Cooperator Permits and Deer Damage Permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources.
You are not required to possess a hunting license or stamps (except the Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp, the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, and a Furbearer Permit) if you are: A resident of Maryland (and their spouse) who owns property and who hunts only on that property.
Maine and Massachusetts completely prohibit hunting on Sundays. Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania only allow hunting on Sundays in extremely limited circumstances. Below are links to each of the States 2018 - 2019 hunting regulations.
No more than two antlered deer taken during a license year may have two points or less per antler present. Any number of antlered deer with three points or more on at least one antler may be taken, not to exceed the season bag limit.
Complimentary POW-DAV Hunting Licenses A complimentary lifetime license is available to Maryland residents who are 100% service connected disabled veterans or former prisoners of war.
Below the Target The aiming spot is lower on the body, and the sternum (chest bone) may shield part of the heart at this angle. Broadside—particularly a double-lung shot—and quartering-away offer the best shots.
Responsible hunters obey hunting laws, hunt fairly, practice safety rules, and wait for a clean kill before shooting.
safety harnessWhen you climb a tree or on a tree stand, the safest device to use is the fall arrest system (FAS). It is also called a safety harness. A safety harness is a kind of safety gear intended to prevent injury or damage to a person, an animal, or an object.
The Maryland Hunter Ed Course fee is $24.95.
You need education if you are a first-time hunter or if you do not have proof that you held a hunting license issued before July 1, 1977.
You must be at least 10 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Maryland to take this online course.
The Maryland Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Maryland Hunter Education Certifi...
If you fail a unit quiz, you can take it again until you pass. You must score at least 80% on the unit quizzes to pass.
The Field Day Qualifier 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 unlimi...
Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Field Day Qualifier Voucher. This is your proof of onlin...
1. Study and pass the Maryland Department of Natural Resources–Approved online course. Study and pass the $19.95 course. Throughout the Maryland Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned. 2.
Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.