Idaho Hunter Safety Course Online

Get your official Idaho (Idaho Fish & Game) Hunter Education Certificate with a convenient, affordable online course. $30 + $8 State Fee

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Idaho Hunter Safety Course Online

Get your official Idaho (Idaho Fish & Game) Hunter Education Certificate with a convenient, affordable online course. $30 + $8 State Fee

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An Official Course Approved By the Idaho Fish & Game

This course is a delegated provider of the for the Hunter Education Certificate. This certificate is valid in all 50 states, Canada & Mexico.

Who Needs This Course?

It’s the law in Idaho! In Idaho, hunter ed certification is required for all hunters born on or after January 1, 1975. Or, hunters must show proof of a previously held hunting license or hunter education certificate from Idaho or another state.

  • You must be at least 9 years old to take this online course.
  • You do not have to be a resident of Idaho to take this online course.

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Idaho Hunter Education Card

Get in the field with our fast and affordable online course. Officially approved by the Idaho Department of Fish & Game and the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA), this Idaho hunter education course ensures you master essential hunter safety skills and know local Idaho hunting laws. Upon completion, you will receive your Hunter Education Certificate valid in Idaho and all 50 US States, Canada & Mexico.

How It Works

Register

5 Minutes

Complete the Course & Pass the Test

4-6 Hours

Complete Any Idaho Fish & Game Requirements

Time Varies

Download Your Instant Certification

1 Minute

Idaho Fish & Game Requirements After This Course

No additional steps are needed after the course. Your certification is automatically sent to Go Outdoors Idaho, so you can purchase licenses or apply for tags.

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Idaho Fish & Game requires all providers to collect a state fee of $ 8 in addition to the course fees listed here.

What's in the Idaho Hunter Safety Course?

Hunting Terminology

It covers essential hunting terms and concepts for both new and experienced hunters.

Learn the various types of firearms and hunting equipment, discussing their uses, maintenance, and safety protocols.

Improve accuracy and proficiency with techniques and practices for effective shooting, including stance, aiming, and handling.

Learn practical hunting skills, such as tracking, camouflage, and the use of calls and scents, to increase success in the field.

The importance of ethical behavior, addressing responsible hunting practices, wildlife conservation, and respecting laws and regulations.
Survival skills and emergency preparedness with guidance on navigating unexpected situations and staying safe in the wilderness.

Detailed information on various wildlife species, their habitats, and behaviors. Learn to identify wildlife in the field.

Learn about the legal requirements for hunting in Idaho, including licensing, seasons, bag limits, and more.

Recademics Course Features

Instant
Certification

Finish the course and complete any Idaho requirements to get your Idaho Hunter Education Certificate. Start hunting today!

Affordable &
Aboveboard

Don't break the bank for Hunter Education. Our course is budget-friendly, ensuring you can spend more money on the fun stuff, Hunting!

Safety with a
Blast of Fun

This course is filled with interactive learning challenges, real-life examples, and engaging videos that'll have you hooked from the first click.

Live
Support

Enjoy peace of mind with live customer support. We don’t expect you’ll need it, but in the rare case you do, we’ll be here to answer your call.

Hunting in Idaho

Idaho offers an exceptionally diverse range of hunting opportunities, from rugged mountain wilderness and high desert plains to dense forests and river bottoms. These varied landscapes support rich game populations including deer, elk, pronghorn, upland birds, waterfowl, and more. By completing this Idaho hunter education course, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to hunt safely, ethically, and responsibly in Idaho’s wild places while respecting wildlife, private land, and the environment.

Idaho Hunter Safety FAQs

What is a hunter safety course?

The Idaho hunter safety course is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe and ethical hunting along with local Idaho hunting laws and regulations. Hunter education aims to reduce the risks of a hunting incident and increase the safety of hunting for all.

In Idaho, hunter ed certification is required for all hunters born on or after January 1, 1975. Or, hunters must show proof of a previously held hunting license or hunter education certificate from Idaho or another state.. Even if you are not required by Idaho law the Idaho Fish & Game strong encourages all hunters get the Hunter Education Certificate

Idaho Fish & Game-approved courses typically take 4-6 hours if taken online. The online format allows Idaho hunters to complete it at their own pace, often with the ability to start and stop as needed. Set aside a weekend for Idaho Fish & Game-sanctioned in-person courses.

Most online courses in Idaho are $30 – $60. Recademics is $30 and comes with a pass guarantee. If you don’t pass, you get your money back.

Yes, to receive a hunter education certificate, you must pass a final exam at the end of the course. 

No additional steps are needed after the course. Your certification is automatically sent to Go Outdoors Idaho, so you can purchase licenses or apply for tags.

The hunter safety certificate does not expire and is valid for life.

At the end of this course you will be able to download a certificate. Read this certificate carefully. If it is temporary it will be valid for 30-90 days until your permanent certificate arrives in the mail.

Recademics offers a pass guarantee. You can retake the exam and course for free if you fail the first time.

If you lose your hunter education card and were certified with Recademics, contact us at support@recademics.com. If you were not certified with Recademics you can contact the Idaho Fish & Game department.

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