Hunter Education
Any hunter born on or after January 1, 1975, is required to successfully complete a hunter education course in order to purchase an Idaho hunting license. Hunters who show proof of a previously held hunting license or hunter education certificate are exempt.
Idaho Fish and Game offers online and in-person courses for new hunters to learn hunter safety, hunting ethics, laws, wildlife identification, and so much more! All courses are open for anyone ages 9 to adult.
Class Options
In-Person
Basic Hunter Certification
Price: $9.75
Learn from an experienced and certified IDFG Volunteer in a classroom setting. Classes may include a field day.
Who’s this class best for?
A new hunter who would like hands-on firearm training, a classroom setting, and may not have a hunting mentor. It is recommended children 14 and younger take this course.
Online
Basic Hunter Certification
Price: $32.50
This course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. Save your progress so you can complete the course at your own pace.
Who’s this class best for?
A new hunter who prefers online learning and has a hunting mentor.
Online
Bow Hunter Certification
Price: $38.00
This course was designed similarly to the Online Basic Hunter Education course. All bow hunters are required to pass the Basic Hunter Certification course before purchasing a license. IDFG offers in-person combo courses for those looking to obtain both certificate types.
Who’s this class best for?
A new hunter who prefers online learning and has a hunting mentor.
Not Ready to Commit?
A Hunting Passport lets first-time hunters try hunting for one calendar year with a licensed adult mentor, without having to complete hunter education for only $2.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you can’t miss!
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.”
Theodore Roosevelt
When you purchase a license from Idaho Fish and Game, you’re directly funding the future of all wildlife in Idaho through habitat restoration, population monitoring, and conservation.
Take aim
with aN OUTDOOR SKILLS course
Get hands-on training to help sharpen your hunting and outdoor skills. Feel more confident this season on the range or out hunting.