The WV Department of Natural Resources will sponsor a Hunter Education Course, Saturday,
March 29, 2003, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 30, 2003, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The classes will be held at the Grantsville VFD, located near the Grantsville Foodland
Plaza.
Included in the training will be, basic gun safety, firearms and ammunition information, the
Hunter's role, hunting in wildlife management, conservation, hunter responsibilities, game care
and wildlife laws.
Persons successfully completing the 10 hour course will receive a Hunter Education
Certification card from the Department of Natural Resources.
West Virginia law now requires persons who purchase their first hunting license after January
1, 1990 to successfully complete the Hunter Education Course. Under no circumstances will a
person be certified without completing the minimum 10 hour course.
Students under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Students must
bring with them a no. 2 pencil and their social security card.
For further information and registration details, please contact Steve Albaugh, 354-6696.
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