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.
October 2024
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Oct 22 Tue
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Closed 0 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR (District 6 HQ) Parkersburg, WV 26104
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Oct 25 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Central Church of Christ Martinsburg, WV 25403
- Friday, October 25, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Oct 25 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Ritchie County 911 Pennsboro, WV 26415
- Friday, October 25, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Oct 26 Sat
Traditional Class
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR Elkins Operations Center Elkins, WV 26241
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Oct 26 Sat
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 18 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cabela's Charleston, WV 25309
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Oct 26 Sat
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 24 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cabela's Triadelphia, WV 26059
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Oct 27 Sun
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 12 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Twin Falls State Park Mullens, WV 25882
- Sunday, October 27, 2024 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Oct 28 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beckley District Office Beckley, WV 25801
- Monday, October 28, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Oct 28 Mon
Hands-On and Written Test
Registration Closed 0 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
WV DNR DISTRICT 1 OFFICE Farmington, WV 26571
- Monday, October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Oct 28 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Closed 0 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Ripley Middle School Ripley, WV 25271
- Monday, October 28, 2024 3:30pm - 6:00pm
- Plus, 5 additional days.