Upcoming Events
Hunter Education Program
Overview
The Hunter Education Program provides free classes taught by volunteer instructors and Natural Resources Police Officers. Topics include: gun safety, wildlife management, ethics, survival/first aid, game identification, and how to hunt safely.
You will enjoy listening to volunteer instructors and Natural Resources Police Officers pass on their expertise and hunting experiences, talking with your fellow hunters during class breaks, and getting familiar with the total hunting experience. Extra help is available for those who may need it.
Who is required to complete hunter education in West Virginia?
According to West Virginia law, all hunters who were born on or after January 1, 1975, must complete hunter education certification in order to acquire a hunting license in West Virginia.
December 2023
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Dec 10 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Closed 0 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, December 10, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Dec 27 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Closed 0 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Wednesday, December 27, 2023 6:00pm - 9:00pm
March 2024
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Mar 2 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 88 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Mannington Els Lodge Mannington, WV 26582
- Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 9 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 25 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Clinton District volunteer Fire Department Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
April 2024
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Apr 6 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 46 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Sportsman's Refuge Inc Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, April 6, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
September 2024
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Sep 14 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 80 of 80 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cheat Lake VFD Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
November 2024
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Nov 9 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Mason Dixon Park Core, WV 26541
- Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
