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.

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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.

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November 2024

  • Nov 22 Fri

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    Full Event with Wait List 0 of 12 seats remaining

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    DNR District 6 Office Parkersburg, WV 26104

    • Friday, November 22, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Nov 22 Fri

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    Hands-On and Written Test

    Registration Closed 0 of 1 seats remaining

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    Pendleton County Community Building Franklin, WV 26807

    • Friday, November 22, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Nov 22 Fri

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    Registration Open 17 of 25 seats remaining

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    Glenville Volunteer Fire Department Glenville, WV 26351

    • Friday, November 22, 2024 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Nov 22 Fri

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    Traditional Class

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    Kermit United Baptist Church Kermit, WV 25674

  • Nov 23 Sat

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    Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining

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    WV DNR DISTRICT 1 OFFICE Farmington, WV 26571

  • Nov 23 Sat

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    Registration Open 16 of 35 seats remaining

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    District 5 Forks of The Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003

  • Nov 23 Sat

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    Traditional Class

    Registration Open 67 of 100 seats remaining

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    WVU Tech Life Sciences Building Beckley, WV 25801

  • Nov 23 Sat

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    Registration Open 19 of 35 seats remaining

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    District 5 Forks of The Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003

    • Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Nov 23 Sat

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    Hands-On and Written Test

    Registration Closed 0 of 12 seats remaining

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    WV DNR (District 6 HQ) Parkersburg, WV 26104

    • Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Nov 23 Sat

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    Hands-On and Written Test

    Registration Open 26 of 35 seats remaining

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    District 5 Forks of The Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003

    • Saturday, November 23, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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