Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area
| Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
Location of Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Boone, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°09′14″N 81°45′02″W / 38.15389°N 81.75056°W |
| Area | 7,000 acres (28 km2)[1] |
| Elevation | 910 ft (280 m)[2] |
| Established | 2008-07-31[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WVDNR |
The former Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area was located on 7,000 acres (2,800 ha) in Boone County near Nellis, West Virginia.[1] The steep terrain and narrow valleys are mostly covered with second-growth mixed hardwoods.
Originally established in 1960 with a lease from Armco Steel, the land was subsequently purchased by Island Creek Coal. The WMA closed on July 31, 2008, as a result of mining in the area that severed the access road into the area.[3]
Hunting and fishing
Fishing opportunities were limited by the small size of the stream. Available hunting included deer, fox, grouse, squirrel, turkey and raccoon.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Fork Creek WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 4, 2008.
- ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Fork Creek WMA, retrieved October, 2008
- ^ a b "Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area Closes". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on December 12, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2009.