Ritchie_Mines_Wildlife_Management_Area

Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area

Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area

State Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia, US

Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area, is located near Smithville, West Virginia, in Ritchie County. Ritchie Mines WMA is located on 2,300 acres (930 ha) of rugged, hilly woodlands.[2]

Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...

To access the WMA from the south, follow Route 47 west 8 miles from Smithville to Macfarlan Creek Road. Follow Macfarlan Creek Road north to the WMA.

Hunting and Fishing

Hunting opportunities in Pruntytown State Farm WMA include deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, and turkey.[2]

Although camping is not allowed at the WMA, camping is available at nearby North Bend State Park.[2] A historically significant asphalt mine is located on the WVA. Fishing is also available at North Bend.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Ritchie Mines WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 31, 2008.
  3. [3]
    Acme Mapper 2.0, Ritchie Mines WMA, retrieved December 31, 2008
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