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.
July 2020
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Jul 9 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 4 of 5 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 3 Office, West Virginia Wildlife Center French Creek, WV 26218
- Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Jul 12 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, July 12, 2020 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Jul 13 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 12 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 5 Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Monday, July 13, 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Jul 14 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 2 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jul 25 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Glenville Volunteer Fire Department Glenville, WV 26351
- Saturday, July 25, 2020 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jul 25 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 19 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 5 Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Saturday, July 25, 2020 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
August 2020
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Aug 1 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 27 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Sportsman's Refuge Inc Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, August 1, 2020 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 8 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 6 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Elkview Community Center Elkview, WV 25071
- Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 13 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 12 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Thursday, August 13, 2020 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Aug 14 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Circleville Volunteer Fire Station Circleville, WV 26804
- Friday, August 14, 2020 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
