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
Internet Based Course

The Internet based course requires that the student satisfactorily complete an Internet based 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, range skills demonstration, including live firing and a final exam in order to complete all state requirements

Basic Guidelines

You must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this program. Upon successful completion of the Internet course, you will be issued a voucher to attend the field day workshop. (You print this voucher on your printer) The Internet course procedures are as follows:

Hunter Education Field Day Workshop

  1. Students must bring their on line voucher with them to the workshop.  Failure to present this voucher will prohibit you from continuing in the program.
  2. 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 requirements will prohibit you from continuing in the program.
  3. You will participate in a lecture covering hunter ethics, basic firearm safety and handling, and tree stand safety.
  4. You must successfully complete a 50 question Maryland specific exam with a minimum score of 80%.
  5. You will participate in field exercises which will include firearms handling and live firing. You will be evaluated in each of these activities. These activities take place outside, so dress accordingly.
  6. Students will not bring firearms and ammunition to the workshop.  Firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be furnished.  If you prefer, you may bring your own ear and eye protection.
  7. 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.
  8. A maximum fee of $10.00 for this workshop may be charged by the volunteer instructors to cover costs incurred in providing the workshop.
  9. The field day workshop may last 4 to 6 hours, depending on number of students.

Registration Information

Please carefully read the registration instructions below, as instructions for each location may differ. You will be required to provide your voucher number when you pre- register and must present it to the instructors on arrival at the field day workshop. Registration for all Hunter Education Field Day Workshops closes two weeks prior to the workshop date.

NOTE: The Internet Study Course must be successfully completed prior to pre- registration for a field day workshop.

Click here to go to the Internet based hunter education site.

Field Day Workshop listing

COUNTY LOCATION CLASS DATE FEE STARTING TIME REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Anne Arundel Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club March 2,
2013		 $10.00
Collected the day of class 		8am till 1pm Internet Field Day Workshops 8:00AM-1:00PM

Pre-Register by emailing a copy of your voucher and requested class date to SCFHCLUB.HUNTERSAFETY@GMAIL.COM

A confirmation email with course overview will be sent back. Cost $10.00
Anne Arundel Fort Meade Range – Classroom II March 9, 2013 $10.00 8am till Noon CLASS IS FULL
Anne Arundel Fort Meade Range – Classroom II May 11, 2013 $10.00 8am till Noon This class is limited to the first 30 students that sign up. Email Chris Estes at cbestes@verizon.net with your full name, address, phone number, and internet voucher number to confirm space. When we have confirmed that we have classroom space, you will receive confirmation. Walk-ons are not permitted. Once confirmed, you can mail a copy of this form along with your check to the Meade Rod & Gun Club address below. The cost for the course is $10.00.
Anne Arundel Fort Meade Range – Classroom II June 8, 2013 $10.00 8am till Noon This class is limited to the first 30 students that sign up. Email Chris Estes at cbestes@verizon.net with your full name, address, phone number, and internet voucher number to confirm space. When we have confirmed that we have classroom space, you will receive confirmation. Walk-ons are not permitted. Once confirmed, you can mail a copy of this form along with your check to the Meade Rod & Gun Club address below. The cost for the course is $10.00.
Anne Arundel Meyer’s Station
1600 Meyer Station Road
Odenton, MD 21113		 July 20, 2013
 		 $10.00 8:00 a.m.
until finished
(about 1:30p.m.)		 Pre-registration required
Supply voucher # and phone number and email to huntingsafety101@aol.com

must present photo ID and online voucher upon arrival

for more information log on www.centralmarylandchapternwtf.com
Anne Arundel Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club August 3, 2013
 		 $10.00
Collected the day of class		 8am till 1pm Internet Field Day Workshops 8:00AM-1:00PM

Pre-Register by emailing a copy of your voucher and requested class date to SCFHCLUB.HUNTERSAFETY@GMAIL.COM 

A confirmation email with course overview will be sent back. Cost $10.00
Anne Arundel Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club September 7, 2013 $10.00
Collected the day of class		 8am till 1pm Internet Field Day Workshops 8:00AM-1:00PM

Pre-Register by emailing a copy of your voucher and requested class date to SCFHCLUB.HUNTERSAFETY@GMAIL.COM 

A confirmation email with course overview will be sent back. Cost $10.00
Anne Arundel Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club October 5,
2013		 $10.00
Collected the day of class		 8am till 1pm Internet Field Day Workshops 8:00AM-1:00PM

Pre-Register by emailing a copy of your voucher and requested class date to SCFHCLUB.HUNTERSAFETY@GMAIL.COM 

A confirmation email with course overview will be sent back. Cost $10.00
Anne Arundel Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club October 13,
2013		 $10.00
Collected the day of class		 8am till 1pm Internet Field Day Workshops 8:00AM-1:00PM

Pre-Register by emailing a copy of your voucher and requested class date to SCFHCLUB.HUNTERSAFETY@GMAIL.COM

A confirmation email with course overview will be sent back. Cost $10.00
Calvert Prince Frederick Hunter Safety Team May 18th
2013		 $10.00
Collected the day of class		 9am till 1pm Email PFHST@hotmail.com to register

Include your full name, contact information (e-mail address and telephone numbers), and you must email a copy of your online voucher…

Students must present online voucher, photo ID, and proof of age upon arrival….

max class size is 25!
Calvert Prince Frederick Hunter Safety Team August 24,
2013		 $10.00
Collected the day of class		 9am till 1pm Email PFHST@hotmail.com to register

Include your full name, contact information (e-mail address and telephone numbers), and you must email a copy of your online voucher…

Students must present online voucher, photo ID, and proof of age upon arrival….

max class size is 25!
Frederick

Frederick County IWLA
4719 Reels Mill Rd
Frederick MD 21710

 March 30, 2013 $10.00 7:30AM

  • Student must be 16 years of age (prior to completing the Independent Study Program). You will be required to present a photo ID, which includes a birth date, and your internet voucher at the time of registration and when you report to the classroom /field program.  If you do not have a signed voucher or ID with you the day of class, you will not be able to take the field day.

    Do not call – registration       MUST BE IN PERSON

  • Student must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash, ( tudent must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash,  ($20.00 will be refunded if student attends the scheduled class) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:

    Gun Shack/Crosswind - Mt Airy   

    101 South Main St.

    Hours of Operation
    Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri  10:00AM-8:00PM
    Sat  9:00AM-6:00PM

    Closed Sun and Mon

Frederick

Frederick County IWLA
4719 Reels Mill Rd
Frederick MD 21710

 July 6, 2013 $10.00 7:30AM
  • Student must be 16 years of age (prior to completing the Independent Study Program). You will be required to present a photo ID, which includes a birth date, and your internet voucher at the time of registration and when you report to the classroom /field program.  If you do not have a signed voucher or ID with you the day of class, you will not be able to take the field day.

Do not call – registration       MUST BE IN PERSON

  • Student must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash, (tudent must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash,  ($20.00 will be refunded if student attends the scheduled class) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:

Gun Shack/Crosswind - Mt Airy   

101 South Main St.

Hours of Operation
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri  10:00AM-8:00PM
Sat  9:00AM-6:00PM

Closed Sun and Mon
Frederick Mt Airy IWLA
6642 Woodville Rd
P.O. Box 442
Mt. Airy, MD 21771		 August 17, 2013 $10.00 7:30AM
  • Student must be 16 years of age (prior to completing the Independent Study Program). You will be required to present a photo ID, which includes a birth date, and your internet voucher at the time of registration and when you report to the classroom /field program. If you do not have a signed voucher or ID with you the day of class, you will not be able to take the field day.

    Do not call – registration MUST BE IN PERSON
     
  • Student must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash,  ($20.00 will be refunded if student attends the scheduled class) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:

    Gun Shack/Crosswind - Mt Airy   

    101 South Main St.

    Hours of Operation
    Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri  10:00AM-8:00PM
    Sat  9:00AM-6:00PM

    Closed Sun and Mon
Frederick

Frederick County IWLA
4719 Reels Mill Rd
Frederick MD 21710

 September 7, 2013 $10.00   7:30AM
  • Student must be 16 years of age (prior to completing the Independent Study Program). You will be required to present a photo ID, which includes a birth date, and your internet voucher at the time of registration and when you report to the classroom /field program.  If you do not have a signed voucher or ID with you the day of class, you will not be able to take the field day.

Do not call – registration       MUST BE IN PERSON

  • Student must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash,  ($20.00 will be refunded if student attends the scheduled class) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:

Gun Shack/Crosswind - Mt Airy   

101 South Main St.

Hours of Operation
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri  10:00AM-8:00PM
Sat  9:00AM-6:00PM

Closed Sun and Mon
Frederick Mt Airy IWLA
6642 Woodville Rd
P.O. Box 442
Mt. Airy, MD 21771		 October 5, 2013 $10.00 7:30AM
  • Student must be 16 years of age (prior to completing the Independent Study Program). You will be required to present a photo ID, which includes a birth date, and your internet voucher at the time of registration and when you report to the classroom /field program. If you do not have a signed voucher or ID with you the day of class, you will not be able to take the field day.

    Do not call – registration MUST BE IN PERSON
     
  • Student must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash,  ($20.00 will be refunded if student attends the scheduled class) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:

    Gun Shack/Crosswind - Mt Airy

    Hours of Operation
    101 South Main St. Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10:00AM-8:00PM
    Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM
    Closed Sun and Mon
Frederick Mt Airy IWLA
6642 Woodville Rd
P.O. Box 442
Mt. Airy, MD 21771		 October 26, 2013 $10.00 7:30AM
  • Student must be 16 years of age (prior to completing the Independent Study Program). You will be required to present a photo ID, which includes a birth date, and your internet voucher at the time of registration and when you report to the classroom /field program. If you do not have a signed voucher or ID with you the day of class, you will not be able to take the field day.

    Do not call – registration MUST BE IN PERSON
     
  • Student must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash,  ($20.00 will be refunded if student attends the scheduled class) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:

    Gun Shack/Crosswind - Mt Airy

    Hours of Operation
    101 South Main St. Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10:00AM-8:00PM
    Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM
    Closed Sun and Mon
Frederick Frederick County IWLA
4719 Reels Mill Rd
Frederick MD 21710		 November 16, 2013 $10.00 7:30AM
  • Student must be 16 years of age (prior to completing the Independent Study Program). You will be required to present a photo ID, which includes a birth date, and your internet voucher at the time of registration and when you report to the classroom /field program. If you do not have a signed voucher or ID with you the day of class, you will not be able to take the field day.

    Do not call – registration MUST BE IN PERSON
     
  • Student must pre-register and pay $30.00, in cash,  ($20.00 will be refunded if student attends the scheduled class) at least 2-weeks prior to the 4-6 hour classroom/field program at one of the following:

    Gun Shack/Crosswind - Mt Airy

    Hours of Operation
    101 South Main St. Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10:00AM-8:00PM
    Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM
    Closed Sun and Mon
Harford Penmar March 16, 2013 $9 9am Call 410-272-8690
Harford Penmar April 20, 2013 $9 9am Call 410-272-8690
Harford Penmar July 27, 2013 $9 9am Call 410-272-8690
Harford IWLA Sportsman September 7, 2013 $10 12:00 p.m. IWLAhuntersafety@aol.com or (410) 456-2740
Harford IWLA Sportsman September 8, 2013 $10 12:00 p.m. IWLAhuntersafety@aol.com or (410) 456-2740
Montgomery Rockville Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

18301 Warning Station Rd, Germantown , MD 20874 		June 2, 2012 $5.00 8am Pre Registration

John Hicks – 240-671-1237 or MDHUNTERSAFETY@gmail.com

NO CALLS AFTER 8:30PM

Dress for outdoor activity
Montgomery Rockville Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

18301 Warning Station Rd, Germantown , MD 20874 		September 22, 2013 $5.00 8am Pre Registration

John Hicks – 240-671-1237 or MDHUNTERSAFETY@gmail.com

NO CALLS AFTER 8:30PM

Dress for outdoor activity
Montgomery Rockville Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

18301 Warning Station Rd, Germantown , MD 20874 		October 20, 2013 $5.00 8am Pre-Registration

John Hicks – 240-671-1237 or MDHUNTERSAFETY@gmail.com

NO CALLS AFTER 8:30PM

Dress for outdoor activity
Prince George's Southern Maryland Archers
11000 Old Indian Head Road
Cheltenham, MD 20623		 April 13, 2013 $10.00 7:45am This class is limited to the first 25 students that sign up. Email Stacy Bacon at stacybacon@aol.com with your full name, address, phone number, and internet voucher number to confirm space.
or call 240-460-6733.

Walk-ons are not permitted.
Prince George's Southern Maryland Archers
11000 Old Indian Head Road
Cheltenham, MD 20623		 July 28, 2013 $10.00 7:45am This class is limited to the first 25 students that sign up. Email Stacy Bacon at stacybacon@aol.com with your full name, address, phone number, and internet voucher number to confirm space.
or call 240-460-6733.

Walk-ons are not permitted.
Prince George's Prince Georges Trap
& Skeet
10400 Goodluck Road
Glenn Dale		 August 24, 2013 $10.00   for registration –

jimmyreh@ymail.com
Washington Woodmont NRMA
11761 Woodmont Rd
Hancock, MD 21750		 May 4, 2013 none 10-3 Email -dsimmons@dnr.state.md.us 

Upon registration, specific directions will be given regarding the workshop location
Dress for outdoor activity
Bring a lunch
A minimum of 10 will be required to conduct the class
Washington Wilson Ruritan
16204 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740-2149		 August 24, 2013 $5.00 9am Email -dsimmons@dnr.state.md.us 

Provide Full Name / Phone # / Date of Birth / Address.

A confirmation email will be sent upon registration

The class will be limited to 50 students

Dress for outdoor activity
Washington Woodmont NRMA
11761 Woodmont Rd
Hancock, MD 21750		 September 15, 2013 none 12 noon to 5pm Email -dsimmons@dnr.state.md.us 

Upon registration, specific directions will be given regarding the workshop location
Dress for outdoor activity
Bring a lunch
A minimum of 10 will be required to conduct the class
Washington South Mountain Rod & Gun Club
23523 Foxville Rd. Smithsburg, MD 21783		 November 2, 2013 No charge for class – donations to the South Mountain Rod & Gun Club are welcome. 9am Email -dsimmons@dnr.state.md.us 

Provide Full Name / Phone # / Date of Birth / Address.

A confirmation email will be sent upon registration

The class will be limited to 50 students

Lunch will be available for a fee of $3.00

Dress for outdoor activity
Washington MD DNR
Fort Frederick State Park
11100 Ft. Frederick Rd. Big Pool, MD 21711		 November 17, 2013 none 9 am to 3pm

Email for registration at: dsimmons@dnr.state.md.us  

Provide your FULL Name / Address / Phone # / Date of Birth

Dress for Outdoor Activities

Bring your lunch

The workshop will be held at the Visitor’s Center – follow park signs to that building.

Limited to 40 – if you need to cancel, please do so at least two weeks prior to the workshop

Last updated January 30, 2013

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