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.
February 2021
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Feb 24 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 6 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Feb 25 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 7 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Parchment Valley Ripley, WV 25271
- Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Feb 27 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Closed 0 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR Elkins Operations Center Elkins, WV 26241
- Saturday, February 27, 2021 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Feb 28 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 9 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR Elkins Operations Center Elkins, WV 26241
- Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:30am - 12:30pm
March 2021
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Mar 5 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 7 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Petersburg VFW Petersburg, WV 26847
- Friday, March 5, 2021 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 6 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Closed 0 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Clinton District volunteer Fire Department Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, March 6, 2021 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 6 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Big Otter Volunteer Fire Department Ivydale, WV 25113
- Saturday, March 6, 2021 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 6 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Closed 0 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Spruce River Volunteer Fire Department Jefffey, WV, WV 25114
- Saturday, March 6, 2021 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 6 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 29 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bradshaw Town Hall Bradshaw, WV 24817
- Saturday, March 6, 2021 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 7 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, March 7, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm
