All Lottery-based Managed Deer Hunting participants must complete a written Pre-screening Managed Hunt Packet delineating safety measures, personal hunting experience and success, and ability to understand and follow direction. Pre-Screening Packet of information can be made available by request to Wildlife Staff. As part of the pre-screening, participants must register for a background check (fee applies) to ensure that they do not have a history of criminal or Natural Resources violations. If the questionnaire and background check are acceptable, the applicant may be approved to participate in the hunt lottery. If selected, prior to attending their hunting assignment, the hunter must present: his/her Photo I.D., Hunter Safety Card, Bow Hunter Education Card (where applicable), current MD Hunting License, and current State Shooter Qualification Card demonstrating his/her proficiency with the firearm they plan to use for the hunting program. Archery hunters are also required to meet Departmental shooting qualifications as specified at the time of selection. Only then will the hunter be permitted to participate in the field.
New applicants can download the Lottery Based Managed Hunt Pre-Screening Packet (PDF) to apply. The deadline for new Pre-screening Managed Hunt applicants is the first Friday in June, annually.
