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Step 1
Complete a hunter education course if you were born after Jan. 1, 1975. You do not need a hunting license if you are less than 15 years of age and hunt with a licensed adult, are over 65 with photo identification, a disabled veteran with an identification card or a military service member on leave with papers.
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Step 2
Determine the stamps you need. West Virginia uses a stamp system for additional permits. The fee schedule is available at the DNR website.
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Step 3
Apply for a resident license if you have lived in West Virginia for the past 30 days. You may also be an active duty member of the military who was a resident of West Virginia at the time you entered the service or a full-time college student in West Virginia.
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Step 4
Submit an application online at the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) website. You will need an email address, a printer, a credit card and a valid driver's license or state ID. Select the licenses you need, complete the application process and pay the required fees including the transaction fee. Print out your licenses.
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Step 5
Fill out an application in person at a DNR office or license agent. The WVDNR website has a list with the ability to search by county.
