Apprentice Hunter License Online Hunter Safety Course

​Follow these steps carefully:

If you already have a DNR Id:

Enter your DNR ID and date of birth and click on the Get Data Button at the top of the DNR Apprentice Test.
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Your information will automatically fill in and you will get a Test ID #. Write this Test ID # down. If you cannot complete the test in one sitting, this number will allow you to continue the test at a later date.

The test includes 8 videos to watch, followed by a question to answer. You must answer every question correctly to complete the test.

After You Have Completed the Hunter Safety Course

Once you have sucessfully completed the test, you will get a Certification Number. Write this number down and then return to the Compass website.

https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/DnrCompassPortal

Log in with your User Name and Password (or with your DNR ID and Birth Date). Another screen will appear. In the first column on the left side, select the Certifications link.

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Another screen will appear. Click on the Add New Certification tab and a pop-up form will appear.

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Enter your data in the form.

Your Certification Number
Start Date = the date you are filling out this form.
No end date is required.

Now you are ready to purchase your license.

Return to the Compass Account Home Page: https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/CustomerAccount/Home

Note: If you logged out, you may have to log back in.

Then Select (under Services) in the top row: Purchase New License

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Then Click on the Hunting Tab and from the drop down menu, check the box next to 2017 Apprentice Hunting License.

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Click on Add Items to Cart, and then Proceed to Check-out.