Bowhunter education question

[BrushyHillGuide]

If I have a hunter education card from Texas and can show that I’ve had a “Archery” licence (Texas and NM issued) do I still need a “bowhunter” specific hunter education class to hunt Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming or Utah, as a non-resident?


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[OG DramaLlama]

If I have a hunter education card from Texas and can show that I’ve had a “Archery” licence (Texas and NM issued) do I still need a “bowhunter” specific hunter education class to hunt Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming or Utah, as a non-resident?


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I’m not 100% sure what and how different states accept other education courses. I believe Idaho accepts other education as long as it meets certain requirements. Here is a link to the Idaho online course. I believe it shows what courses are equal to it in other states. Maybe cross reference it to all the states you listed.

Official Idaho Bowhunter Safety Course - Online ID Bowhunter Certification

Hope that is a little helpful.


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[ssliger]

Not sure of other states listed but Wyoming only requires hunter safety. No Bowhunter specific course.


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[mistertrustee]

To hunt in Idaho, you just need to show proof of your current state archery permit. Then all you will need to do is sign an affidavit stating you took a certified archery class thru your current state's fish & game department. At least that's all I had to do when I hunted Idaho, before becoming a resident.


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[colersu22]

Exactly what mistertrustee said is what I did as a Wa resident hunting Idaho. IDFG was very helpful when I called them with questions and they got the affidavit approved really quick so I could buy my tags.

 

[Nuke Man]

Most states simply require a hunter ed course. Typically they accept other states. Montana and Colorado I know for sure do. They accepted my Illinois permit.

 

[Blockcaver]

Alaska has bowhunting specific hunter ed requirements. CO does not.

 

[Beendare]

Alaska has bowhunting specific hunter ed requirements. CO does not.

^true....for the limited archery hunt drawings.

You won't need it in Ak for something like a sitka blacktail, moose or bear hunt......they don't care whether you use a rifle or a bow....most of those seasons have all weapons lumped together anyway.