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.
January 2019
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Jan 21 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 13 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beckley District Office Beckley, WV 25801
- Monday, January 21, 2019 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Jan 26 Sat
Traditional Class
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Poca High School Poca, WV 25159
- Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
February 2019
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Feb 2 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 51 of 60 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Glenville Volunteer Fire Department Glenville, WV 26351
- Saturday, February 2, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Feb 6 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 46 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Milton Fire Department Milton, WV 25541
- Wednesday, February 6, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Feb 9 Sat
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 14 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Glenville Volunteer Fire Department Glenville, WV 26351
- Saturday, February 9, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Feb 22 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 16 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Burlingtom VFD Burlington, WV 26710
- Friday, February 22, 2019 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Feb 22 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 41 of 45 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Petersburg VFW Petersburg, WV 26847
- Friday, February 22, 2019 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
March 2019
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Mar 2 Sat
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Glenville Volunteer Fire Department Glenville, WV 26351
- Saturday, March 2, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mar 2 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
D5 Office Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Saturday, March 2, 2019 2:00pm - 7:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 4 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DOH Princeton, WV 24740
- Monday, March 4, 2019 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
