Hunters Safety Course

[6-Pack]

I thought this was going to be about how to be safe with hookers and blow.

That’s the Hunter Biden thread…

 

[6-Pack]

That is correct for the Online/Field day workshop.

If the child goes to a tradition hunter education class, there is no minimum age. However, the child needs to be mature enough to sit through the class(es) of 9 very long chapters, take a 50 question test (written to the 5th grade level), participate in a field walk displaying safe firearm handling skills, and conduct a lieve fire exercise.

This. During the ‘Rona the online age limit was reduced, so my one son took it and he then did the field day.

This year my other son wanted to do it, but they changed the age back to 13 for the online test. We still had fun going to the traditional hunter’s safety class though. Even stopped for milkshakes on the drive home after every session.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Idk if they did away with it but there use to be a statement you signed, that exempted you from the safety course if you had purchased a hunting license and hunted prior to 1977. I believe it was 1977.
When I moved here in 1979 I took the course. I suppose I could of lied, since nobody really checked, but being new to hunting I figured I’d do it the right way.

I'm in the same boat . Took the Hunter Safety circa 1974 . IF I still had the original paper certificate it would still be recognized everywhere . But of course it is long ago lost , and the host Club is also long defunct .

Yes in Maryland , Virginia , and many States , yes you can sign the Affidavit that you held a Hunting License , or Hunted while Exempt before 1977 , or similar date .

But most Managed and Special Access Hunts require actual HS Cards . I haven't recently done a 50 state survey , but there were states that were hardline about HS , at least for non residents .

Keep meaning to do the Texas Online just for the piece of paper .

 

[Speedluvn]

There are also states that offer a 100% online option. I think NC is the cheapest and does not have a minimum age. It is up to you to decide if your son is a good candidate for that option.

You could also have your son take the online apprentice course and get him an apprentice license. He would have to hunt in your presence until he completes the full course, but it is an option. I would have gone that route when mine were young as they didn’t it hunt in their own until 16 or so.

You can also continue to buy him the apprentice license until he turns 17

This is the information that I was seeking. They will hunt in my presence. Do I just purchase the apprentice hunting license? This is the confusing part that I’m not sure of. The link on the state site doesn’t work.

 

[Clark W. Griswold]

This is the information that I was seeking. They will hunt in my presence. Do I just purchase the apprentice hunting license? This is the confusing part that I’m not sure of. The link on the state site doesn’t work.

This page should have everything you need to get him started. https://dnr.maryland.gov/nrp/Pages/Apprentice-Hunter-License---No-DNR-ID.aspx

If he already has a dnrid skip the first section. The link to the online test is at the bottom of the page.

Once he completes the course you will need to enter the number into his certifications on his compass account to be able to purchase the apprentice license.

 

[Speedluvn]

This page should have everything you need to get him started. https://dnr.maryland.gov/nrp/Pages/Apprentice-Hunter-License---No-DNR-ID.aspx

If he already has a dnrid skip the first section. The link to the online test is at the bottom of the page.

Once he completes the course you will need to enter the number into his certifications on his compass account to be able to purchase the apprentice license.

Thank you!

 

[Slackdaddy]

I'm in the same boat . Took the Hunter Safety circa 1974 . IF I still had the original paper certificate it would still be recognized everywhere . But of course it is long ago lost , and the host Club is also long defunct .

Yes in Maryland , Virginia , and many States , yes you can sign the Affidavit that you held a Hunting License , or Hunted while Exempt before 1977 , or similar date .

But most Managed and Special Access Hunts require actual HS Cards . I haven't recently done a 50 state survey , but there were states that were hardline about HS , at least for non residents .

Keep meaning to do the Texas Online just for the piece of paper .

If you took HSC in MD,, they will send a new card.

 

[rossiski]

My son took his in person a year ago when he was 9. He got a lot out of the live session and really enjoyed. The guys at Tonoloway Rod and Gun Club that did the training were top notch. I would highly suggest in person training if you can or your schedule allows. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Biggfoot44]

If you took HSC in MD,, they will send a new card.

No . They only have records back to 1977 , when it became manditory .

 

[Slackdaddy]

No . They only have records back to 1977 , when it became manditory .

Got it,, I forgot there are some MDS members that got their card back when dirt was invented

 

[Slhaney]

Years ago I took a hunters safety course when i was around 11-12 years old. Been hunting a few times, and want to go this year. I can't find my card or know my number. Would I have to retake the hunters safety class again before I get a hunting license?

Actually when you register with the DNR, they will ask if you hunted prior to a certain year. Don't remember what year, but it was somewhere in the 70s. If you answer yes, you are exempt from the hunters safety course.

 

[Inigoes]

Actually when you register with the DNR, they will ask if you hunted prior to a certain year. Don't remember what year, but it was somewhere in the 70s. If you answer yes, you are exempt from the hunters safety course.

1977

It's really easy to see if a person is telling the truth by looking at their birth date...

 

[mpollan1]

Not wanting to create another thread and having read/reread (but had trouble comprehending) the MD hunting regulations, how old do you have to be to hunt without property?
You can’t register for the hunters Ed course until you’re 13. My sons are 12. Is it safe to assume they would hunt with me under my license?

Sorry for the sidenote but what a clown world. Prepubescent children can go down the path of gender reassignment surgery (aka genitalia mutilation) without parental knowledge but one needs to be 13 to even take a hunter safety class. Just beyond effed up. Back on topic...I took hunter safety in PA. When i "applied" for a hunting license I (as others have noted) checked the box that I had hunted prior to some date (1977?) and a license was issued.

 

[Biggfoot44]

It's come up a couple of times already .

Minimum age 13 to take the HS Online . No age restriction for the in person HS class .

 

[Slhaney]

1977

It's really easy to see if a person is telling the truth by looking at their birth date...

Yeah if they were born in 1972, they probably shouldn't say yes. Honestly I dont know what birth year is the cutoff for that question. I was born in 68 and I had that question.

 

[Pale Ryder]

You could probably get by with it going back to being born in “66” give or tak a couple years. I grew up in Michigan and know several classmates that hunted and trapped around 10-12 years old well before HSC’s.

 

[mauser58]

Idk if they did away with it but there use to be a statement you signed, that exempted you from the safety course if you had purchased a hunting license and hunted prior to 1977. I believe it was 1977.
When I moved here in 1979 I took the course. I suppose I could of lied, since nobody really checked, but being new to hunting I figured I’d do it the right way.

I am exempt as I hunted before 1977. I actually have no way to prove it as they didnt keep records then. I never took the course but years ago remember signing a paper saying I hunted back then. Never been questioned by the DNR and have run into them many through my years of hunting.