Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area
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| Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area | |
| West Virginia Wildlife Management Area | |
 Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Ritchie Mines WMA
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Ritchie |
| Elevation | 790 ft (240.8 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 39°06′16″N 81°08′55″W / 39.10444°N 81.14861°W |
| Area | 2,300 acres (930.8 ha) [2] |
| Management | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
| Owner | WVDNR |
| IUCN category | IV - Habitat/Species government Area |
| Nearest town | Smithville, West Virginia |
  Location of Ritchie Mines Management Area in West Virginia
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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.
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Hunting and Fishing [edit]
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 [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Ritchie Mines WMA, retrieved December 31, 2008
- ^ a b c d "Ritchie Mines WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 31, 2008.
External links [edit]
- West Virginia DNR District 6 Wildlife Management Areas
- West Virginia Hunting Regulations
- West Virginia Fishing Regulations
