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.
August 2019
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Aug 24 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 64 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Belington VFD Belington, WV 26250
- Saturday, August 24, 2019 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 24 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 2 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cabelas Charleston, WV 25309
- Saturday, August 24, 2019 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 25 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Closed 0 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
D5 Office Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Sunday, August 25, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Aug 26 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 32 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR DISTRICT 1 OFFICE Farmington, WV 26571
- Monday, August 26, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Aug 29 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Spencer Fire Dept. Spencer, WV 25276
- Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Aug 29 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 9 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Point Pleasant Police Dept. Point Pleasant, WV 25550
- Thursday, August 29, 2019 4:00pm - 9:00pm
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Aug 29 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 7 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 3 Office, West Virginia Wildlife Center French Creek, WV 26218
- Thursday, August 29, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Aug 31 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 19 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Blueville Church of Christ Grafton, WV 26354
- Saturday, August 31, 2019 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 31 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 11 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Poca Volunteer Fire Dept. Poca, WV 25159
- Saturday, August 31, 2019 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
September 2019
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Sep 3 Tue
Traditional Class
Registration Open 28 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Nicholas County Career/Technical Center VoTech Craigsville, WV 26205
- Tuesday, September 3, 2019 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
