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Idaho Boater Education Card (2026)

Info: Idaho has no mandatory boater-education requirement and no statewide minimum age to operate a vessel; education is encouraged but not required.

InfoVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Official source: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov →

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Boater Education Card in states bordering Idaho

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MontanaConditional
Montana requires no education card for adults; youths 13-14 may operate a motorboat/PWC over 10 hp only with a Montana motorboat operator's safety certificate or if accompanied by someone 18+.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: fwp.mt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NevadaConditional
Nevada requires boaters born on or after Jan 1, 1983 to complete an NDOW-approved boater education course before operating a boat on Nevada's interstate waters.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ndow.org · Full Nevada rule →
OregonConditional
Oregon requires a Boating Safety Education Card for anyone 16 or older operating a powerboat (including PWC) over 10 hp; youths 12-15 only if accompanied by a card-holder 16+.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →
UtahConditional
Utah requires a mandatory boating safety course only for youth ages 12-17 to operate a personal watercraft; no general adult motorboat education requirement.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: recreation.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WashingtonConditional
A Washington Boater Education Card is required to operate a boat with a 15-hp or greater motor for anyone born after Jan 1, 1955 (age 12+).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: parks.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
WyomingInfo
Wyoming has no mandatory boater-education card to operate a motorboat; operators must be at least 16, and safety courses are offered voluntarily.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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