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 2023
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Jun 1 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 33 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 5 Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Jun 4 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, June 4, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Jun 5 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beckley District Office Beckley, WV 25801
- Monday, June 5, 2023 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Jun 5 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 13 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bow Shop Hepzibah, WV 26369
- Monday, June 5, 2023 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Jun 10 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 13 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Sportsman's Refuge Inc Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jun 14 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 19 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Wednesday, June 14, 2023 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Jun 25 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 18 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, June 25, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm
July 2023
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Jul 17 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Grantsville, WV 26147
- Monday, July 17, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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Jul 20 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Thursday, July 20, 2023 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Jul 22 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 29 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cool Springs VFD Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
