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- DWR reminding public 'don't ditch a fish' after discovering fish illegally introduced into Lloyds Lake
- DWR reminds people when to report a wildlife sighting
- See mule deer at upcoming DWR viewing event
- Drivers reminded to watch for deer during peak migration seasons, darker commuting months
- New to bird-watching? Attend 2 upcoming DWR events to learn tips and see birds during fall migrations
- DWR implementing mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease in Ogden hunting unit, proposing other updates
- Have a big game or swan hunting permit this fall? Don't forget to submit mandatory harvest report
- Visit upcoming exhibit at Hardware Wildlife Education Center to learn about turkeys in Utah
Utah reptile and amphibian orientation course
Learn more about the reptiles and amphibians that live in Utah.
The online orientation course includes educational material about Utah's reptile and amphibian species, herpetology, conservation, ethical collection practices, safety and much more.
Who must take the course?
You are required to complete the course if you plan to do any one of the following activities:
- Import, collect or possess a species that falls into the Expanded possession category.
- Apply for or acquire a herpetology collection permit.
- Apply for a certificate of registration, which is necessary for rattlesnake collection/possession or any commercial, educational or scientific use of reptiles and amphibians.
- Engage in any herpetology-related activity that requires a wildlife document (see Administrative Rule R657-53-6).
Exam and certificate of completion
The online orientation course includes an exam. To successfully complete the course and obtain a certificate of completion, you must score at least 75% on the exam.
Once you have a certificate of completion — which is valid for three calendar years — you can obtain a herpetology collection permit (available online for $10 and valid for 365 days) or you can apply for a certificate of registration. For detailed information about obtaining a certificate of registration, call Anita Candelaria at 801-538-4701.
