Hunter Safety Certification
Wyoming Hunter
Education 2026
Hunter education certification requirements, online course options, field day rules, apprentice license info, and bowhunter education for Wyoming. Wyoming requires hunter education for all first-time hunters. Online + field day is available. Wyoming is premier hunting territory for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep.
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
Wyoming Hunter Education Course Details
Enrollment options, fees, and what to expect from the Wyoming hunter education certification process.
Issuing Agency
Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD)
— 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 Wyoming Accept Out-of-State Certifications?
Reciprocity Accepted
Wyoming 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 Wyoming hunting license.
Wyoming 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 Wyoming hunting license.
Apprentice Program
Wyoming 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
Wyoming Bowhunter Education
Wyoming 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 Wyoming hunter education course covers the following subjects:
Firearm safety
Wildlife ID
Wyoming regulations
Ethics
Conservation
First aid
Mountain and high-altitude survival
Important Notes
Wyoming-Specific Requirements
Wyoming Mentored Youth Hunting Program allows youth hunters to hunt under a licensed adult mentor. Certification required before independent hunting. Wyoming also offers in-person courses free of charge across the state.
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) (wgfd.wyo.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current course fees and enrollment options directly with the agency before registering.