Good luck ellerja. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/nrp/education/ http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/license.asp
I believe that if you have passed a recognized course in another state and have the required certificate then that can be used. But yes, you need to pass a hunter education course to obtain a hunting license unless you are hunting on your own property, then you do not require a hunting license.