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.
July 2024
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Jul 27 Sat
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 14 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cabela's Charleston, WV 25309
- Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Jul 27 Sat
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cabela's Charleston, WV 25309
- Saturday, July 27, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Jul 29 Mon
Traditional Class
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Pioneer Memorial Library Harmon, WV 26270
- Monday, July 29, 2024 3:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
August 2024
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Aug 9 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Kermit United Baptist Church Kermit, WV 25674
- Friday, August 9, 2024 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 9 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 10 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Friday, August 9, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 10 Sat
Traditional Class
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Elkview Baptist Church Elkview, WV 25071
- Saturday, August 10, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 13 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Aug 15 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 5 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR (District 6 HQ) Parkersburg, WV 26104
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Aug 16 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 2 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Fairlawn Baptist Church Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Friday, August 16, 2024 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 16 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 14 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Izaak Walton, Jefferson County Kearneysville, WV 25430
- Friday, August 16, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.