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 2022
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May 20 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 87 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WVU Tech Life Sciences Building Beckley, WV 25801
- Friday, May 20, 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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May 24 Tue
Traditional Class
Registration Open 74 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Harts PK-8 Harts, WV 25524
- Tuesday, May 24, 2022 8:30am - 2:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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May 25 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR Elkins Operations Center Elkins, WV 26241
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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May 26 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Thursday, May 26, 2022 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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May 29 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 12 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, May 29, 2022 2:00pm - 10:00pm
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May 30 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beckley District Office Beckley, WV 25801
- Monday, May 30, 2022 9:00am - 1:00pm
June 2022
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Jun 5 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 9 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, June 5, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Jun 5 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
External Ballistics LLC Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
- Sunday, June 5, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Jun 6 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
The Bow Shop Hepzibah, WV 26369
- Monday, June 6, 2022 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Jun 7 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Tuesday, June 7, 2022 6:00pm - 10:00pm
