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.
June 2019
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Jun 21 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 46 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cedar Lakes 4H Camp Ripley, WV 25271
- Friday, June 21, 2019 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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Jun 22 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 12 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
D5 Office Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Saturday, June 22, 2019 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jun 25 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 9 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR (District 6 HQ) Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm
July 2019
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Jul 8 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 13 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Monday, July 8, 2019 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jul 11 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Thursday, July 11, 2019 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jul 20 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 29 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department Gassaway, WV 26624
- Saturday, July 20, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jul 20 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Gassaway Vol Fire Dept Gassaway, WV 26624
- Saturday, July 20, 2019 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jul 25 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 10 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR (District 6 HQ) Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Thursday, July 25, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm
August 2019
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Aug 3 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 9 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Sportsman's Refuge Inc Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, August 3, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 5 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Monday, August 5, 2019 6:00pm - 10:00pm
