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.
May 2024
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May 13 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 48 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
watters smith memorial state park lost creek, WV 26385
- Monday, May 13, 2024 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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May 19 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 6 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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May 20 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 12 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Milton Middle School Milton, WV 25541
- Monday, May 20, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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May 20 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 46 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Westside High School Clear Fork, WV 24822
- Monday, May 20, 2024 8:00am - 2:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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May 20 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Lake Floyd Salem, WV 26426
- Monday, May 20, 2024 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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May 21 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 12 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
August 2024
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Aug 10 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 15 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Elkview Baptist Church Elkview, WV 25071
- Saturday, August 10, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 16 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 39 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Fairlawn Baptist Church Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Friday, August 16, 2024 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 17 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 13 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Alma Fire Hall Alma, WV 26320
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 17 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Closed 0 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Parchment Valley Ripley, WV 25271
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.