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 2023
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Feb 4 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 8 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 5 Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Saturday, February 4, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Feb 11 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 3 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Alma Fire Hall Alma, WV 26320
- Saturday, February 11, 2023 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Feb 19 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 13 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, February 19, 2023 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Feb 24 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DOH Princeton, WV 24740
- Friday, February 24, 2023 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Feb 25 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 4 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Wetzel County 4-H camp New Martinsville, WV 26155
- Saturday, February 25, 2023 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Feb 25 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 25 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Izaak Walton League Elkins,, WV 26241
- Saturday, February 25, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Feb 25 Sat
Traditional Class
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Harts Volunteer Fire Department Harts, WV 25524
- Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
March 2023
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Mar 3 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 30 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Victory Independance Baptise Church Victor, WV 25938
- Friday, March 3, 2023 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 4 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Tucker County Senior Center Parsons, WV 26287
- Saturday, March 4, 2023 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 7 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Parchment Valley Ripley, WV 25271
- Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm
