Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area

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Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Wild turkey with chicks.jpg
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Ritchie Mines WMA
Map showing the location of Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area
Map showing the location of Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area
Location of Ritchie Mines Management Area in West Virginia
LocationRitchie, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates39°06′16″N 81°08′55″W / 39.10444°N 81.14861°W / 39.10444; -81.14861Coordinates: 39°06′16″N 81°08′55″W / 39.10444°N 81.14861°W / 39.10444; -81.14861
Area2,300 acres (9.3 km2)[2]
Elevation790 ft (240 m)[3]
OperatorWildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources

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]

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

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