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Template:Geobox Center Branch Wildlife Management Area is located on 975 acres (395 ha) in Harrison County near Stonewood, West Virginia.[1] The WMA is located on a former strip mine site, and contains several flat benches and high walls. Second growth oak-hickory and mixed hardwoods forests cover much of the land.

Center Branch is located along Turkey Run, a tributary of Elk Creek and the West Fork River.[2][3] The main entrance is via Turkey Run Road (County Route 20/11) off West Virginia Route 20 near Stonewood.

  • Center Branch wetlands on a 15 °F (−9 °C) January day
    Center Branch wetlands on a 15 °F (−9 °C) January day

Hunting

Hunting opportunities include deer, grouse, squirrel, turkey and grouse. Camping is prohibited at this WMA.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Center Branch WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
  2. ^ Mount Clare, West Virginia quadrangle (Map). 1:24,000. 7.5-Minute Series (Topographic). U.S. Geological Survey. 1976.
  3. ^ Clarksburg, West Virginia quadrangle (Map). 1:24,000. 7.5-Minute Series (Topographic). U.S. Geological Survey. 1996. ISBN 0-607-93811-0.
  4. ^ "West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-08-10. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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