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 2022
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Jul 5 Tue
Traditional Class
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Grantville, WV 26147
- Tuesday, July 5, 2022 8:30am - 2:30pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Jul 10 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 1 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, July 10, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Jul 12 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Closed 0 of 6 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR (District 6 HQ) Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Tuesday, July 12, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Jul 12 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 13 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Tuesday, July 12, 2022 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jul 21 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 9 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
External Ballistics LLC Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
- Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Jul 23 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 31 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Terra Alta Fire Department Terra Alta, WV 26764
- Saturday, July 23, 2022 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jul 23 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club Georgetown, PA 15043
- Saturday, July 23, 2022 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jul 28 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Thursday, July 28, 2022 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jul 31 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 11 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, July 31, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm
August 2022
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Aug 5 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 26 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Izaak Walton, Jefferson County Kearneysville, WV 25430
- Friday, August 5, 2022 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.