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.
August 2024
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Aug 10 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 22 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 17 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 16 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 Open 9 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Parchment Valley Ripley, WV 25271
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 23 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
South Fork Volunteer Fire Department Brandywine, WV 26802
- Friday, August 23, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
September 2024
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Sep 6 Fri
Traditional Class
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Glenville Volunteer Fire Department Glenville, WV 26351
- Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Sep 9 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 44 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cabela's Triadelphia, WV 26059
- Monday, September 9, 2024 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Sep 14 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Elkview Baptist Church Elkview, WV 25071
- Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Sep 14 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 62 of 80 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cheat Lake VFD Morgantown, WV 26508
- Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Sep 21 Sat
Traditional Class
Registration Open 33 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Wetzel County 4-H camp New Martinsville, WV 26155
- Saturday, September 21, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Sep 30 Mon
Traditional Class
Registration Open 100 of 100 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bridgeport Benedum Center Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Monday, September 30, 2024 5:30pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.