Hillcrest_Wildlife_Management_Area

Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area

Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area

State Wildlife Management Area in Hancock County, West Virginia


Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area is located in Hancock County near New Cumberland, West Virginia. Located on 2,212 acres (895 ha) of former farmland, the flat bottoms and rolling hills provide open fields, old orchards and small forest lots.[2]

Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...

From New Cumberland, follow WV Route 8 east about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Gas Valley Road. Turn right (east) on Gas Valley Road, and follow about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) to Middle Run Road. Follow Middle Run Road north to the Hillcrest WMA.

Hunting

Hunting opportunities are varied in the Hillcrest WMA, and can include deer, mourning dove, grouse, rabbit, pheasant, squirrel, and turkey.[2]

Camping is not permitted in the WMA.

See also


References

  1. "Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. "Hillcrest WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2008-10-26.

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