| Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
 Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Ritchie Mines WMA | |
  Location of Ritchie Mines Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Ritchie, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°06′16″N 81°08′55″W / 39.10444°N 81.14861°W |
| Area | 2,300 acres (9.3 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 790 ft (240 m)[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife 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
- ^ "Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Ritchie Mines WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 31, 2008.
- ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Ritchie Mines WMA, retrieved December 31, 2008
External links
- West Virginia DNR District 6 Wildlife Management Areas
- West Virginia Hunting Regulations
- West Virginia Fishing Regulations
This page was last edited on 14 July 2023, at 17:34