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.
Immediately print out your Field Day Qualifier Voucher, which you will need to bring with you to the Field Day. The Field Day Qualifier Voucher is good for 18 months. You need to locate and sign up for the Field Day. To sign up, go to https://register-ed.com/programs/maryland/89.
If you have general questions call the NRP Safety Education Division at 410-643-8502, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you have general questions call the NRP Safety Education Division at 410-643-8502, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Any student registering for a class that has a special need (i.e. interpreter, physical or mental disability, etc.) must contact the primary instructor two weeks prior to the class for accommodations.
The Internet-based course requires that the student satisfactorily complete an Internet-based Hunter Education course of study. Once the student has successfully completed the internet course, the student must complete a mandatory one-day Hunter Education Field Day Workshop which includes lectures, hunter safety skills demonstration, ...
Vouchers may revert back to being valid for 1 year at any given time. The Internet course procedures are as follows: The internet website is operated by a private vendor.
This is 4–6 hours, depending on the number of students attending and will include: 1 a classroom session 2 outdoor shooting 3 blood trailing 4 demonstrations of tree stand safety 5 survival skills
Note: Students who complete the Maryland Hunter Ed Course and who do not qualify for the exemption would still be required to complete an Internet Field Day Workshop before they are issued Hunter Education Certificate.
What to Expect at the Field Day. This is 4–6 hours, depending on the number of students attending and will include: Most of the classroom topics will pertain to Maryland-specific regulations and issues that are not covered in this online course. Be sure to have proper clothing for the outdoor sessions.
Is completion of the Maryland state agency-approved course required in order to buy a license? Yes. In order to buy a license, Maryland requires that first-time hunters complete a course approved by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and IHEA-USA.
Yes. In order to buy a license, Maryland requires that first-time hunters complete a course approved by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and IHEA-USA. Education is not required for hunters who can show proof of a hunting license issued prior to July 1, 1977.
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Maryland Hunter Education Certificate. Likewise, Maryland will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
This Maryland Hunter Ed online hunting education course was developed in accordance with the standards set forth by IHEA-USA and meets the requirements of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources hunter safety mandate.
About the Standards. 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.
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 Maryland hunter education students learn the skills and information needed to have a safe, successful, and fun hunt. We strive to ensure this Maryland online hunter safety course helps you become a more knowledgeable and ethical hunter. Educated hunters play an important role in making Maryland a leader in conservation and wildlife management.
To purchase a hunting license or to hunt in Maryland, state law requires: 1 Presentation of a Certificate of Competency in Firearms and Hunter Safety (required for junior licensees), or 2 Certification that you held a hunting license issued prior to July 1, 1977, or 3 Certification that you hunted on private property prior to July 1, 1977, and were legally exempt from purchasing a hunting license, or 4 Certification that you are purchasing a nonresident license and will only hunt waterfowl.
Students must pass a 50-question multiple choice test with a grade of 80 percent , demonstrate to the instructor that he or she can safely handle a firearm in a field situation and participate in live firing. Students must also demonstrate to the instructor that they are responsible and the mature.
Specific hours to call and not to call may be indicated on the course schedule. Maryland started a voluntary hunter education program in 1966. In 1977, the Maryland legislature made it mandatory for all first-time hunters to complete a hunter education course.