West Virginia Hunter Safety Education
Two Ways To Take The Course
We offer both the Hands-On and Written Test, which allows you take part of the class online and part of the class in person and then take the test, Traditional Hunter Education is a two day in person only class then take the test..
Topics include gun safety, wildlife management, survival/first aid, game identification, and how to hunt safely and ethically. Below is a link to all classes available in West Virginia. Students who have not reached their 10th birthday by the written test date of the class will not receive a permanent hunter education certification. Below is a link to all classes available in West Virginia.
Below are two options for the Hands-On and Written Test to take the online part of the course, through Hunter-ED, there is a fee and through the NRA, free of charge. Choose which program you want to use and bring your certificate of completion to class to complete your Course.
If you are interested in one of the classes we host, watch for the one happening at Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast. Sponsored by Mama Bear Protection and The West Virginia School Of Traditional Skills.
Hands-On and Written Test Through Hunter-ED (Part online part in person)
Hands-On and Written Test: You must PAY and complete the online course first then register for the hands-on and written test, which is about 4 hours. Print your certificate of completion from the online course then register to take the test. Bring your certificate with you when you come to take the test.
Hands-On and Written Test Through the NRA (Part online part in person)
Hands-On and Written Test: This test is FREE and complete the online course first then register for the hands-on and written test, which is about 4 hours. Print your certificate of completion from the online course then register to take the test. Bring your certificate with you when you come to take the test.
Traditional Hunter Education (Full in person class)
Traditional Hunter Education: Sign up for the class online for FREE 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. This class is a total 10 hours. Below is a link to all classes available in West Virginia. If you are interested in one of ours watch for the one happening at Laurel River Club Ben & Breakfast.
Contact Us
West Virginia School of Traditional Skills
417 Jenningston Farm Road, Bowden, West Virginia 26254, United States
Our mailing address may read Bowden, WV, but our actual physical location is in Jenningston, WV. (It's a country thing!) For the most accurate directions, simply input "LRCB&B" into Google Maps. Be advised that you will experience a loss of cell serv
