What is new this year: DNR online registration.
We will be offering the following Hunter Education, click the link to see the details for the class.
March 28 Field Day workshop
April 25-26 MD DNR Bowhunter
August 8 Field Day workshop
August 22-23 Traditional Hunter Education class
September 12-13 Traditional Hunter Education class
October 10 Field Day workshop
October 31 - November 1 Traditional Hunter Education class
Max class sizes are 35. Cost is Free
1) Traditional Hunter Education
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• The workbook Todays hunter will be handed out the first day of the class, and will be used throughout the remainder of the class.
• Classroom requires a minimum of 10 hours instruction, but most classes are 12-14 hours. The following topics are taught in the class:
○ Hunter Safety, Responsibility, Knowledge, and Involvement
○ Firearm Equipment
○ Basic Shooting Skills
○ Hunting from Elevated Stands, Boats, and ATVs
○ Basic Hunting Skills
○ Preparation and Survival Skills
• Students will not bring firearms and ammunition to Sanners Lake. Firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be furnished. If you prefer, you may bring your own ear and eye protection.
• Successfully complete a 50 question Maryland specific exam with a minimum score of 80%.
2) Hunter Education Internet Field Day
Internet Based Course http://hunter-ed.com/maryland
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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
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You must be 13 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:
• The internet website is operated by a private vendor.
• Students may work through the internet course, and take a pre-test at no cost. There is no time limit.
• When the student is ready to take the 75 question final exam. A fee of $15.00 must be paid to the online vendor.
• All course content and chapter reviews must be completed prior to taking the final online exam.
• The 75 question exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80 % in order to obtain a voucher that qualifies you to attend a mandatory a Maryland Hunter Education Field Day Workshop.
• After passing the online test, you will then print out a voucher on your home computer.
Hunter Education Field Day Workshop
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1. Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. You will participate in a lecture covering hunter ethics, basic firearm safety and handling, and tree stand safety.
5. You must successfully complete a 50 question Maryland specific exam with a minimum score of 80%.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. This workshop is free of any costs to the student.
10. The field day workshop may last 4 to 8 hours, depending on number of students.
Bow hunter Course
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1. Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
2. On the first day of class, a booklet will be distributed, called todays bowhunter. We will use that booklet to teach the remainder of class, and to be taken home as a study guide. Attendance is required both days.
3. Must have your own equipment.
4. Broad heads are used to shot five arrows at unmarked distances.
5. Three of the five arrows need to be place in the vitals organs to qualify.
6. Dress appropriately for weather and wear supportive footwear.
7. There will be a written test.
We will be offering the following Hunter Education, click the link to see the details for the class.
March 28 Field Day workshop
April 25-26 MD DNR Bowhunter
August 8 Field Day workshop
August 22-23 Traditional Hunter Education class
September 12-13 Traditional Hunter Education class
October 10 Field Day workshop
October 31 - November 1 Traditional Hunter Education class
Max class sizes are 35. Cost is Free
1) Traditional Hunter Education
________________________________________
• The workbook Todays hunter will be handed out the first day of the class, and will be used throughout the remainder of the class.
• Classroom requires a minimum of 10 hours instruction, but most classes are 12-14 hours. The following topics are taught in the class:
○ Hunter Safety, Responsibility, Knowledge, and Involvement
○ Firearm Equipment
◦ Rifles
◦ Shotguns
◦ Handguns
◦ Ammunition
○ Safe Firearm Handling, Storage, and Transportation ◦ Shotguns
◦ Handguns
◦ Ammunition
○ Basic Shooting Skills
○ Hunting from Elevated Stands, Boats, and ATVs
○ Basic Hunting Skills
◦ Hunting Strategies
◦ Trapping
◦ Game Care - Field Dressing
○ Primitive Hunting Equipment and Techniques ◦ Trapping
◦ Game Care - Field Dressing
◦ Blackpowder and Muzzleloading
◦ Bow hunting
○ Responsible and Ethical Hunting ◦ Bow hunting
○ Preparation and Survival Skills
◦ Maps and Compasses
◦ Extreme Weather
◦ Wilderness Survival
◦ Basic First Aid
○ Wildlife Conservation ◦ Extreme Weather
◦ Wilderness Survival
◦ Basic First Aid
◦ Identification
◦ Management
• Students 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.◦ Management
• Students will not bring firearms and ammunition to Sanners Lake. Firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be furnished. If you prefer, you may bring your own ear and eye protection.
• Successfully complete a 50 question Maryland specific exam with a minimum score of 80%.
2) Hunter Education Internet Field Day
Internet Based Course http://hunter-ed.com/maryland
________________________________________
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 13 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:
• The internet website is operated by a private vendor.
• Students may work through the internet course, and take a pre-test at no cost. There is no time limit.
• When the student is ready to take the 75 question final exam. A fee of $15.00 must be paid to the online vendor.
• All course content and chapter reviews must be completed prior to taking the final online exam.
• The 75 question exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80 % in order to obtain a voucher that qualifies you to attend a mandatory a Maryland Hunter Education Field Day Workshop.
• After passing the online test, you will then print out a voucher on your home computer.
Hunter Education Field Day Workshop
________________________________________
1. Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. You will participate in a lecture covering hunter ethics, basic firearm safety and handling, and tree stand safety.
5. You must successfully complete a 50 question Maryland specific exam with a minimum score of 80%.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. This workshop is free of any costs to the student.
10. The field day workshop may last 4 to 8 hours, depending on number of students.
Bow hunter Course
________________________________________
1. Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
2. On the first day of class, a booklet will be distributed, called todays bowhunter. We will use that booklet to teach the remainder of class, and to be taken home as a study guide. Attendance is required both days.
3. Must have your own equipment.
4. Broad heads are used to shot five arrows at unmarked distances.
5. Three of the five arrows need to be place in the vitals organs to qualify.
6. Dress appropriately for weather and wear supportive footwear.
7. There will be a written test.
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