Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has canceled hunter education courses until further notice.
“Safety is the WVDNR’s top priority for West Virginia’s hunters. For more information on COVID-19 and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources recommendations on prevention and preparation, please visit coronavirus.wv.gov,” the DNR press release said.
To get ahead of the curve, the DNR suggests those interested in getting their license to take advantage of the online courses listed here:
- http://www.hunter-ed.com/westvirginia
- http://www.huntercourse.com/usa/westvirginia
- http://www.hunteredcourse.com/westvirginia
- http://www.beasafehunter.org
- http://www.NRAHE.org
After passing your online test, the DNR says to immediately print your certificate and contact a local district office or the WVDNR headquarters in South Charleston to schedule an alternative delivery exam, which includes both written and “hands-on” elements, as well as a portion on the proper handling of a firearm. The DNR can schedule alternate delivery exams in one-hour increments. To schedule your alternate delivery exam, call your local district office:
- District 1 304-825-6787 Farmington
- District 2 304-822-3551 Romney
- District 3 304-924-6211 French Creek
- District 4 304-256-6945 Beckley
- District 5 304-756-1023 Alum Creek
- District 6 304-420-4550 Parkersburg
- HQ 304-558-2784 South Charleston
