Maryland Hunter Education Independent Study
The Maryland Hunter Education Program offers two programs for Independent Study. The Internet Based Course and Home Workbook Course. Both provide an alternative delivery method of the Hunter Education Course.Hunter Education
Home Workbook Course
The Home Workbook Course requires that the student complete a workbook based on information provided in the hunter education student manual. Once the student has successfully completed the workbook, the student must complete a mandatory, one day, Hunter Education Field Day Workshop which includes lectures, hunter safety skills demonstration, range skills demonstration, including live firing, and a final exam in order to complete all state requirements.Basic Guidelines
You must be at least 16 years of age or older to participate in this program. You should allow a minimum of 8-24 hours to complete the workbook. The workbook must be completed in its entirety prior to the field day workshop. You will not be allowed to attend the workshop unless the workbook is completed, no exceptions.Hunter Education Field Day Workshop
Registration Information
- Bring all of the Home Workbook materials, including the completed workbook, with you to the workshop.
- You will be required to provide a photo ID and proof of age upon arrival (driver’s license or copy of birth certificate). Failure to provide these two documents will prohibit you from continuing in the program.
- Your workbook will be reviewed by an instructor for completeness. If it is not complete, you will not continue in the certification process.
- You will participate in a lecture covering hunter ethics, basic firearm safety and handling, and tree stand safety.
- You must successfully complete a 50 question Maryland exam with a minimum score of 80%.
- You will participate in safety skills exercises and range skills exercises including live firing. You will be evaluated in each of these activities. These activities take place outside, so dress accordingly.
- Upon successful completion of all of the above, and approval of the instructors you will be issued a Certificate of Competency in Firearms and Hunter Safety which allows you to purchase a hunting license.
- A fee for this workshop will be charged by the volunteer instructors to cover costs incurred in providing the workshop.
All students taking the Home Workbook Course must be 16 years old or older. Registration information, how to obtain course materials, Field Day Workshop dates and locations are listed below. Please carefully read the registration instructions, as instructions for each Workshop site may differ. Registration may be required in person, in order to obtain course materials and show proof of age. Registration for all Hunter Education Field Day Workshops closes two weeks prior to the workshop date.Field Day Workshop listing
Student must pre-register in person and pay $30.00, in cash upon registration. ($20.00 will be refunded if student attends the scheduled class).
NOTE: Upon pre-registration, the student will be required to fill out a form indicating; their name, date of birth, contact number.
COUNTY
LOCATION
CLASS DATE
FEE
STARTING TIME
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Frederick
Frederick IWLA
March 21st
$30 with a $20 refund the day of class
7:30 am
Pre-register in person at:
The Gun Center
1713 Rosement Ave. or
Gun Shack/Crosswind
101 South Main St.
Frederick
Frederick IWLA
July 18th
$30 with a $20 refund the day of class
7:30 am
Pre-register in person at:
The Gun Center
1713 Rosement Ave. or
Gun Shack/Crosswind
101 South Main St.
Frederick
Mt. Airy
IWLA
Sep 19th
$30 with a $20 refund the day of class
7:30 am
Pre-register in person at:
The Gun Center
1713 Rosement Ave. or
Gun Shack/Crosswind
101 South Main St.
Frederick
Frederick
IWLA
Oct 3rd
$30 with a $20 refund the day of class
7:30 am
Pre-register in person at:
The Gun Center
1713 Rosement Ave. or
Gun Shack/Crosswind
101 South Main St.
Frederick
Mt. Airy
IWLA
Oct 31st
$30 with a $20 refund the day of class
7:30 am
Pre-register in person at:
The Gun Center
1713 Rosement Ave. or
Gun Shack/Crosswind
101 South Main St.
Harford APG Aug. 16, 2009 Donation
8:00 410-671-9070 Leave message Harford APG Sept. 13, 2009 Donation
8:00 410-671-9070 Leave message Howard Dayton Rod & Gun Club August 9, 2009 $10.00 per student 9am - 2pm To register for any of these classes and get directions, please visit the Dayton Rod & Gun Club website at www.daytonrodgunclub.com or call Frank Hall 410-789-8764 Howard Dayton Rod & Gun Club September 13, 2009 $10.00 per student 9am - 2pm To register for any of these classes and get directions, please visit the Dayton Rod & Gun Club website at www.daytonrodgunclub.com or call Frank Hall 410-789-8764 Worcester
Synepuxent Trap Club,
7909 Purnell Crossing Rd., Berlin, MD 21811
May 16, 2009
$10.00
8am
Must pick up materials packet and register at Croppers Oil, Rt. 50 in Berlin, MD within one month of class date; not available the week before the class.
Worcester
Synepuxent Trap Club,
7909 Purnell Crossing Rd., Berlin, MD 21811
August 15, 2009
$10.00
8am
Must pick up materials packet and register at Croppers Oil, Rt. 50 in Berlin, MD within one month of class date; not available the week before the class.
Worcester
Synepuxent Trap Club,
7909 Purnell Crossing Rd., Berlin, MD 21811
Sept. 26, 2009
$10.00
8am
Must pick up materials packet and register at Croppers Oil, Rt. 50 in Berlin, MD within one month of class date; not available the week before the class.
Worcester
Synepuxent Trap Club,
7909 Purnell Crossing Rd., Berlin, MD 21811
Oct. 24, 2009
$10.00
8am
Must pick up materials packet and register at Croppers Oil, Rt. 50 in Berlin, MD within one month of class date; not available the week before the class.
Last updated June 8, 2009
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