Sand_Hill_Wildlife_Management_Area

Sand Hill Wildlife Management Area

Sand Hill Wildlife Management Area

State Wildlife Management Area in Wood and Ritchie counties, West Virginia

Sand Hill Wildlife Management Area is located near Parkersburg, West Virginia in Wood and Ritchie counties. Sand Hill WMA is located on 1,987 acres (804 ha) of rugged, hilly oak-hickory woodlands interspersed with timber, oil and gas development sites.[2]

Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...

The WMA is located on both sides of U.S. Route 50 at the Wood/Ritchie county line, about 12 miles (19 km) east of Parkersburg. Access to the northern section is from old US 50 at the county line. Access to the southern end of the WMA is from Volcano Road off the Mountwood Park exit of US 50.

Hunting and Fishing

Hunting opportunities in Sand Hill WMA include deer, grouse, rabbit, squirrel, and turkey.[2]

Although camping is not allowed at the WMA, camping is available at nearby North Bend State Park.[2] A large firearm safety area is maintained around a mine on the northern section. Fishing is also available at North Bend.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Sand Hill Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Sand Hill WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 1, 2009.
  3. [3]
    Acme Mapper 2.0, Sand Hill WMA, retrieved January 1, 2009
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