Official Maryland Hunter Safety Course

Welcome to the official site for Maryland's independent study hunting education course approved by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Taking a hunter education course will allow you to comply with Maryland hunter education law and will also make you a safer and more knowledgeable hunter.

	Simple and self-paced—This hunter safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
	Have fun learning with interactive animations, like this movie about how a firearm works.
	When you're ready, take the official Field Day Qualifier Exam for only $15. Upon passing, receive your Maryland Field Day Qualifier Voucher, which allows you to attend a day of field activities required to complete the certification process.

Two Study Options

• Study at home with the online course, or
• Share the learning experience with other interested students and a qualified instructor. See a list of classroom courses.

What You'll Learn

Take any of the Maryland hunting safety courses and:

• Learn about hunter responsibility and ethics
• Discover how firearms work and learn about firearm safety
• Improve your wildlife identification, game care, survival and first aid skills
• Develop firearm handling skills and hunting techniques
• Increase awareness about wildlife conservation and management

Hunter education is not just for kids and not just for hunters. The program is for all folks who enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in conservation. The course can also be an excellent refresher for veteran hunters.