Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area
| Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
 Coyote (Canis latrans) may be found at the Pruntytown State Farm WMA | |
  Location of Pruntytown State Farm Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Taylor, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°19′51″N 80°05′34″W / 39.33083°N 80.09278°WCoordinates: 39°19′51″N 80°05′34″W / 39.33083°N 80.09278°W |
| Area | 1,764 acres (7.14 km2)[1] |
| Elevation | 1,245 ft (379 m)[2] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources and WV Department of Agriculture |
Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area, is located near Pruntytown, West Virginia in Taylor County. The WMA is managed as a beef cattle farm by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Located on 1,764 acres (7.14 km2) gently sloping farmland with hay and pasture fields and woodlots on the steeper slopes.[1]
Access to Pruntytown State Farm WMA is from U.S. Route 50 about 1/2 mile west of Pruntytown or from County Route 38 south of Pruntytown.
Hunting and Fishing[]
Hunting opportunities in Pruntytown State Farm WMA include coyote, deer, grouse, mourning dove, rabbit, and turkey.[1]
Although camping is not allowed at the WMA, camping is available at nearby Tygart Lake State Park.[1] A firearm safety zone is maintained around the barns and other farm buildings.
See also[]
- Animal conservation
- Hunting
- List of West Virginia wildlife management areas
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Pruntytown State Farm WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 27, 2008.
- ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Pruntytown State Farm WMA, retrieved December 27, 2008
External links[]
- Wildlife management areas of West Virginia
- Protected areas of Taylor County, West Virginia