Hunter Safety Certification
Utah Hunter
Education 2026
Hunter education certification requirements, online course options, field day rules, apprentice license info, and bowhunter education for Utah. Utah requires hunter education for all first-time hunters. Online + field day is available. Utah is famous for trophy elk, mule deer, and pronghorn hunting.
Online Course Available
Field Day Required
Accepts Reciprocity
Apprentice License Available
2026 Hunter Education Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Required?
Yes
All first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$24.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day
Required
$0.00 fee
Course Hours
8
hours minimum
Course Requirements
Utah Hunter Education Course Details
Enrollment options, fees, and what to expect from the Utah hunter education certification process.
Issuing Agency
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR)
— Official Site
Required
Required — for all first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$24.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day / Skills
Required
Fee: $0.00 — hands-on firearm safety demonstration required with certified instructor
In-Person Fee
Free (volunteer instructors)
Minimum Hours
8 hours (completion time varies based on pace and method)
Reciprocity
Does Utah Accept Out-of-State Certifications?
Reciprocity Accepted
Utah accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a Utah hunting license.
Utah accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a Utah hunting license.
Apprentice Program
Utah Apprentice Hunting License
Apprentice License Available
Hunt before completing hunter education with a licensed adult mentor
Must hunt alongside a licensed adult mentor at all times
Full hunter education certification required for subsequent license purchases after apprentice license(s) are exhausted
Bowhunter Education
Utah Bowhunter Education
Utah offers a separate bowhunter education course covering archery safety, equipment selection, shot placement, and ethical bowhunting.
Take the Bowhunter Education course →
Take the Bowhunter Education course →
Course Curriculum
What Topics Are Covered?
The Utah hunter education course covers the following subjects:
Firearm safety
Wildlife ID
Utah regulations
Ethics
Conservation
First aid
Desert and mountain survival
Important Notes
Utah-Specific Requirements
Utah Mentored Youth Hunting Program allows youth under 18 to hunt under adult mentor supervision before completing full certification. Mentors must hold a valid Utah hunting license.
Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) (wildlife.utah.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current course fees and enrollment options directly with the agency before registering.