West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 DNR Launches Hunter Education “Blitz” to Prepare for Fall Seasons 

10/26/2009  The gun seasons for deer open soon in West Virginia, and to meet the needs of young or new hunters, the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be sponsoring a Hunter Education Course “blitz” across the state during the weekend of November 14 and 15. Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, must complete a Hunter Education course before purchasing a hunting license.

Many courses are being offered throughout West Virginia and will continue through the Sunday before the buck season, which begins Nov. 23. However, during the “blitz” weekend, some counties will have as many as three courses running at the same time. There is no charge to take the Hunter Education course.

“So don’t miss out, you will have only yourself to blame if you cannot hunt this year because you did not get the Hunter Education course,” said Lt. Tim Coleman of the DNR Law Enforcement Section. Coleman is state coordinator of the DNR Hunter Education Program.

As an alternative, classes are continuously offered online at www.wvdnr.gov for a fee, and the required practical exam that must be taken in person will be offered in various locations across the state during “blitz” weekend.

For information about class locations, go to www.wvdnr.gov, scroll to “Law Enforcement” and click on “Hunter Education,” and then “Class Search,” or call the DNR District Office in your area:

 

                        Farmington      304-825-6787

                        Romney          304-822-3551

                        Elkins              304-637-0245 

                        Beckley           304-256-6945

                        Nitro                 304-759-0703

                        Parkersburg    304-420-4550

                        Charleston      304-558-2784

 

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This is a list of Hunter Education Classes scheduled for District 5 (based in Nitro) in November. Check the WVDNR Web site at www.wvdnr.gov for class schedules in other districts or call the closest DNR District Office.

 

Start Date

County

Location

Dates

Time

Register #

11/2/2009

Cabell

Milton Elem. School

11/2-3/09

5-10 PM each day

304 759-0703

11/3/2009

Kanawha

Belle City Hall

11/3-4-5/09

6-9 PM ea. Day

304 759-0703

11/9/2009

Kanawha

DNR Office @ Nitro

11/9,10,12/09

6-9:30 PM ea. Day

304 759-0703

11/13/2009

Wayne

Lavalette United Methodist

11/13-14/09

Fri 6-9:30, Sat 9-5:30

304 759-0703

11/14/2009

Kanawha

Marmet City Hall

11/14-15/09

Sat. 8-5, Sun 1-5

304 759-0703

11/14/2009

Kanawha

DNR Office @ Nitro

11/14-15/09

8:30 to 4:30 each day

304 759-0703

11/14/2009

Kanawha

Elkview Community Center

11/14-15/09

Sat. 8-5, Sun 1-5

304 759-0703

11/14/2009

Logan

Man H. S.  @ Man, WV

11/14-15/09

3 - 8 PM each day

304 759-0703

11/21/2009

Kanawha

DNR Office @ Nitro 

11/21-22/09

8:30 to 4:30 each day

304 759-0703

 

 

 

 

Contact Information

Tim Coleman 
304-558-2784 
timcoleman@wv.gov