There are several different course options

The program offers a variety of ways in which to complete the hunter education course. The fee for all hunter education programs in Utah is ten dollars. Some facilities add a small charge for room rental. Check class schedule for details. A Utah hunter education certification card (blue card) is issued to all students successfully completing any one of the options. Testing for all hunter education courses includes a written, attitude and shooting proficiency test. Depending on your availability to attend courses, you have the following options:

Registration for Hunter Education classes changed on April 1, 2007.

Since April 1, 2007, students have been required to obtain a Hunter Education Registration Certificate for $10.00 either online or over the counter at participating DWR license agents, prior to registering for a Hunter Education course.

Hunter Education course enrollment fees are $10.00. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a free 365-day basic hunting license. The license will allow a Hunter Education graduate to hunt small game during the current season. This license is also required to qualify for big game permits.

Steps for new student:

1. Obtain a Hunter Education certificate for the course at any DWR office or license agent.
2. After obtaining the certificate, register for an advertised class with your local hunter education instructor.
3. Take the certificate to the Hunter Education Instructor the first night of class.
4. Upon successful completion of the course, the instructor will provide the validated small game license to the student.
5. The Hunter Education card, commonly known as the "blue card," will be mailed to the student at the address provided on the voucher.

A couple of noteworthy items to remember:

• Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult while hunting.
• Regardless of when the student graduates, all hunting regulations such as season dates and bag limits will apply.
• Students anticipating hunting out-of-state will need to allow enough time for the "blue card" to arrive in the mail.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting any Division of Wildlife Office or by calling (801) 538-4727.

• TRADITIONAL COURSE: Students receive a minimum of 12 hours of instruction with most courses running 15 hours. Courses include instruction on firearm safety, hunter responsibility, wildlife management, survival, wildlife I.D., and more. The Hunter Education course generally runs for 3–6 weeks with classes meeting one or two nights per week. The basic cost is $10.00 per student. Some facilities charge for room rental, which will increase student cost. Registration is on the first night of class unless stated otherwise. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. For recorded information, call (801) 538-4727.
   
• INTERNET COURSE: This course was developed to provide an alternate means of taking the hunter education program. It is divided into two parts: the online portion and the practical exercise and testing portion. This course allows flexibility to complete the online portion. During the online, Internet portion of the course, you will need to pre-register for a scheduled practical exercise and test portion to complete the entire course and receive your Utah hunter education completion certificate (blue card). Do not wait until the last minute to pre-register for the scheduled practical exercise and test portion.
   
• BOWHUNTER EDUCATION: This is a comprehensive course for national bowhunter certification. Completion is required to hunt in Idaho, Montana, Alaska and several other states. This course does not replace the Hunter Education course for archery hunters born after December 31, 1965 — these hunters must still complete the Hunter Education course before purchasing their hunting licenses. Note: This course does not substitute for the extended archery orientation course. (See below.)
   
• FURHARVESTER EDUCATION: A Utah resident born after December 31, 1984 may not purchase a resident furbearer license unless the applicant has completed a Division-approved furharvester education course. The furharvester education course provides instruction in safe and responsible trapping, including instruction in the use of trapping devices, trapping laws, trapping ethics, techniques in safely releasing nontarget animals, firearms safety, wildlife management, proper catch handling trapper health and safety, and ethics related to the avoidance of conflicts with other public land users and private landowners.
   
• EXTENDED ARCHERY ORIENTATION COURSE: The course consists of 25 questions. At the end of the course, you will need to print out a certificate of completion. Successful completion of the Extended Archery Orientation Course and possession of the certificate of completion while hunting is required to participate in the Extended Archery hunts. The Archery Orientation course is in addition to the standard hunter education requirements. This course begins in the fall.