Maryland Junior Hunter Certificate Program

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife & Heritage Service will provide Junior Hunters (age 16 and under) with a certificate commemorating their deer or turkey taken during the 2009-2010 hunting seasons. Each deer or turkey must be taken to an official DNR Junior Hunter Certificate Agent where the Junior Hunter will receive a Maryland Junior Hunter Decal and Information Card. The card will explain how to order their certificate. The certificate can be ordered online or by mail.

Photographs of Junior Hunters and their game can be included for publication online in the Maryland's Junior Hunter Photo Gallery. Photographs can also be included on their certificate. Successful Junior Hunters (age 16 and under) are eligible to apply for these certificates available through the official Junior Hunter Participating Certificate Agents or you can apply for these Certificates online. Junior Hunters applying for a Junior Hunter Certificate at a Participating Certificate Agent may also receive a Junior Hunter decal at the participating agents. Those applying for the certificate online will receive a decal in the mail with their certificate while supplies last.

Questions and Answers

What does the agent have to do?

When a Jr. Hunter wishing to commemorate their deer or turkey harvest visits a Participating agent, the agent will issue a Maryland Junior Hunter decal and information sheet. The information sheet will provide additional information on how to obtain a personalized certificate and will also provide information on how the Jr. Hunter can get their picture posted on DNR’s website.

Who may apply for a certificate?

All Junior Hunters age 16 and under are eligible for a certificate.

Can a Jr. Hunter apply for more than one certificate?

Absolutely.

Who do I call if I have any questions or need additional decals?

Contact Wade Henry at 410-376-3236, Ext. 303, or email at whenry@dnr.state.md.us