Utah Hunter Course Information
This article provides course information for Utah hunters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, field day requirements, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
Hunter education is required for hunters born after December 31, 1965.
Available courses
Utah hunter education courses are available through the following option:
- Hunter-Ed
Course information
| Course Information | Hunter-Ed |
|---|---|
| Cost | $24.95 |
| Language(s) | English; Spanish |
| Chapters/Units | 9 Units |
| Format/Time | Online & Timed, 3-hour minimum + Field Day |
| Expiration | 90 days |
| Extension(s) | Yes |
| Auto Renew | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 10 questions, 80% to pass or redo unit. No final exam in the online course; Field Day required. |
| Age Restrictions | No |
| Residency Requirement | No |
| Registration Requirement(s) | Registration ID |
| Field Day | Yes |
| Post Course | Complete Field Day |
| Replacement Card | Handled by the state |
| Exemptions/Benefits | See below |
Registration requirements
Utah requires a Registration ID before taking the course.
Students must create an account with the state to get a Registration ID:
https://wildlifelicense.utah.gov/hflo/main/serv1/index.html?server=serv1
Course expiration and extensions
The Utah Hunter-Ed course expires after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course option:
- Hunter-Ed
Quizzes and final exam
Hunter-Ed: Quizzes include 10 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass or they must redo the unit.
There is no final exam in the online course because Field Day is required.
Field day requirements
Utah requires a Field Day.
Students must complete a 5-hour Field Day, which includes hands-on activities and a written final exam. The class is conducted by a DWR-certified hunter education instructor.
Students can locate a Field Day here:
https://dwrapps.utah.gov/dwrcourses/he/internet
After completing the course
After completing the online course, students must attend the Field Day to complete their hunter education certification.
Students can locate a Field Day here:
https://dwrapps.utah.gov/dwrcourses/he/internet
Military exemptions and benefits
A member of the United States Armed Forces on active duty, reserve duty, veteran status, or a member of the Utah National Guard may be exempt from the live-fire exercise requirement.
To qualify, they must provide their active or reserve status military identification card or valid documentation of veteran status to the hunter education instructor before the live-fire exercise.
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled by the state of Utah.
Students can request duplicate certificate information here:
https://wildlife.utah.gov/hunter-ed-duplicate-certificate.html