The goals of Maryland's Hunter Education Programs include the reduction of
hunting accidents and violations; promotion of safe, responsible and
knowledgeable hunting activities and to continue the traditions of the hunting
experience.
In 1966 Maryland started with a voluntary program of hunter education.
In 1977, the Maryland legislature made it mandatory for all first time
hunters to complete a hunter education course . We now have more than
600 volunteer instructors teaching over 235 hunter education courses each
year. Over 7,200 people take the Maryland Hunter Education Course every
year.
It's no accident that hunting is a safe activity. That's because today's
hunters are better educated than ever before. They're going into the
field knowing how to hunt safely and responsibly, a knowledge provided
by hunter education courses.
Visit the Maryland DNR Hunting Safety Courses
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