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.
May 2021
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May 19 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 9 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Wednesday, May 19, 2021 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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May 22 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 26 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bradshaw Town Hall Bradshaw, WV 24817
- Saturday, May 22, 2021 1:30pm - 6:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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May 24 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 8 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beckley District Office Beckley, WV 25801
- Monday, May 24, 2021 10:00am - 2:00pm
June 2021
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Jun 7 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 28 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bow Shop Hepzibah, WV 26369
- Monday, June 7, 2021 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Jun 16 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 9 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 3 Office, West Virginia Wildlife Center French Creek, WV 26218
- Wednesday, June 16, 2021 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Jun 27 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 12 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, June 27, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Jun 30 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 13 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Wednesday, June 30, 2021 6:00pm - 10:00pm
July 2021
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Jul 14 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Wednesday, July 14, 2021 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jul 18 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, July 18, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm
August 2021
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Aug 7 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 7 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Elkview Baptist Church Elkview, WV 25071
- Saturday, August 7, 2021 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
