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Wyoming Boater Education Card (2026)

Info: Wyoming has no mandatory boater-education card to operate a motorboat; operators must be at least 16, and safety courses are offered voluntarily.

InfoVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Official source: wgfd.wyo.gov →

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Boater Education Card in states bordering Wyoming

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

ColoradoConditional
In Colorado a motorboat operator must be 18+, and 14-17-year-olds must complete a state-approved boating safety course to operate a motorized vessel.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: cpw.state.co.us · Full Colorado rule →
IdahoInfo
Idaho has no mandatory boater-education requirement and no statewide minimum age to operate a vessel; education is encouraged but not required.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
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 →
NebraskaConditional
Nebraska requires anyone born after Dec 31, 1985 to complete a boating safety course and carry the certificate while operating a boat or PWC; minimum operating age is 14.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
South DakotaInfo
South Dakota has no mandatory boater-education requirement; a NASBLA/USCG-approved course is recommended but not required to operate a boat.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: gfp.sd.gov · Full South Dakota 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 →

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