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.
January 2022
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Jan 19 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 9 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR (District 6 HQ) Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Wednesday, January 19, 2022 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Jan 22 Sat
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 5 Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Saturday, January 22, 2022 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Jan 22 Sat
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 5 Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Saturday, January 22, 2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Jan 24 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 13 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR DISTRICT 1 OFFICE Farmington, WV 26571
- Monday, January 24, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Jan 31 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR DISTRICT 1 OFFICE Farmington, WV 26571
- Monday, January 31, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm
February 2022
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Feb 7 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beckley District Office Beckley, WV 25801
- Monday, February 7, 2022 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Feb 7 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 30 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
West Virginia Extension office Moundsville, WV 26041
- Monday, February 7, 2022 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Feb 13 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 6 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
External Ballistics LLC Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
- Sunday, February 13, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Feb 28 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beckley District Office Beckley, WV 25801
- Monday, February 28, 2022 9:00am - 1:00pm
March 2022
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Mar 12 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 20 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Clinton District volunteer Fire Department Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, March 12, 2022 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
