Maryland Independent Study Hunter Education Program

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

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.

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.

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 maximum fee of $10.00 for this workshop may be charged by the volunteer instructors to cover costs incurred in providing the workshop.

The field day workshop may last 4 to 6 hours, depending on number of students.

Registration Information
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

COUNTY

LOCATION

CLASS DATE

FEE

STARTING TIME

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Allegany Allegany College of Maryland
Center for Continuing Education
12401 Willowbrook Rd., SE
Cumberland, MD 21502 October13, 2013 $6.00
Collected the day of class 1pm to 6pm Email dsimmons@dnr.state.md.us
Provide your full name, address, date of birth.
The class will be held in the CE Bldg. – upon your arrival - someone will be there to advise you the room #

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, ( $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
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, ( $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
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

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

Last updated January 2, 2013

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COUNTY	LOCATION	CLASS DATE	FEE	STARTING TIME	REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Allegany	Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education 12401 Willowbrook Rd., SE Cumberland, MD 21502	October13, 2013	$6.00 Collected the day of class	1pm to 6pm	Email dsimmons@dnr.state.md.us Provide your full name, address, date of birth. The class will be held in the CE Bldg. – upon your arrival - someone will be there to advise you the room #
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, ( $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	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, ( $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	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 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