All hunters born after January 1, 1972 are required to show either a hunter education certificate or a previous year’s hunting license to purchase a Washington hunting license. Hunter education certificates are required for first-time license purchases. All hunter education graduates receive a free certificate from the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
New certificates
Duplicate certificates are printed on durable, credit-card-style plastic.
If you need a duplicate hunter education certificate or would just like the credit card style certificate, please go to https://ilostmycard.com/. That service is provided by Washington’s hunter education course provider who retains the fee.
Out-of-state hunters
Washington residents hunting out-of-state often are required to show proof of hunter education course completion. Don't invest thousands of dollars on an out-of-state hunt and discover you can't go!
Enroll in a hunter education class long before you plan to leave on your hunt.
If you need a duplicate hunter education certificate, don't wait until the last minute! Order your duplicate hunter education card by going to https://ilostmycard.com/.