hunter safety course mandatory?

**geist262** · November 8th, 2009, 09:00 PM

I have a buddy that moved here from MD. He is in his 30's. does he need to take the course or not? Thanks.

**knight0334** · November 8th, 2009, 10:41 PM

It is mandatory. Unless he can prove he's had a hunting license elsewhere, or training elsewhere.

Here its the relevant law.

Sec. 2704. Eligibility for license.

(b) Hunter education. - Persons who have not held a hunting license lawfully issued to them in this Commonwealth or another state or nation or have not hunted under the exceptions in section 2706 (relating to resident license and fee exemptions) or do not possess a certificate of training approved by the director prior to the enactment of this title shall be required to attain accreditation in a hunter education program approved by the director before a hunting license is issued to them. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a person who presents:

(1) Evidence of service in the armed forces of the United States or in the United States Coast Guard and discharge or separation under honorable conditions within six months of the date of application.

(2) Evidence that the person is currently serving in the armed forces of the United States or in the United States Coast Guard.