All persons born on or after January 1, 1975 must first successfully complete a certified hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. (Chapter 20-2-30a WV Code) When purchasing a hunting license, the person must present a certificate of completion to the agent issuing the license. The first hunter education class taught in West Virginia was in 1968. It consisted of a short talk and a movie. In 1971, West Virginia won the NRA award for outstanding contributions to the field of hunter education. Today the course takes an average of 12 hours to complete. Over 360,000 students have passed the course since it began. This could not have been accomplished without the help of over 500 trained volunteer instructors who donate hundreds of hours and thousands of miles each year.

We are now accepting the online course by the International Hunter Education Asssociation. The course is at www.ihea.com

Anyone 10 years old and above may opt to take the online portion of the course. During the on-line course you will periodically take quizes, print all of the completed quizes and bring with you to the practical exams. After completing the online portion, students must contact their closest Law Enforcement District Office to schedule the practical (hands-on) portion and written test. The Hunter Education Card will be issued after successfully completing all 3 sections of the course.

Lost Your Hunter Education Card?

If you have misplaced you card, contact your local license agent; pick up an application for a duplicate card; complete it; and mail it, along with a $10 check or money order , to one of the addresses listed on the application. To obtain an application online, Visit www.wvdnr.gov/lennforce/education.shtm. If there is no record of your completion of the hunter education class, the $10 will be returned to you.

For information about classes in your area, call 800-243-9968 or visit www.wvhuntered.com.

Application for Lost Hunter Education Card