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 2021
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Jan 20 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 7 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Wednesday, January 20, 2021 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jan 21 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 1 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Parchment Valley Ripley, WV 25271
- Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Jan 21 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Big Otter Volunteer Fire Department Ivydale, WV 25113
- Thursday, January 21, 2021 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Jan 22 Fri
Hands-On and Written Test
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Friday, January 22, 2021 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Jan 25 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
District 5 Forks of the Coal Alum Creek, WV 25003
- Monday, January 25, 2021 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Jan 31 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 5 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, January 31, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm
February 2021
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Feb 3 Wed
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 8 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
DNR District 2 Headquarters Romney, WV 26757
- Wednesday, February 3, 2021 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Feb 4 Thu
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR Elkins Operations Center Elkins, WV 26241
- Thursday, February 4, 2021 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Feb 7 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 10 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Inwood DNR Office Inwood, WV 25428
- Sunday, February 7, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Feb 15 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 6 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beckley District Office Beckley, WV 25801
- Monday, February 15, 2021 10:00am - 2:00pm