| 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 / 38.15389; -81.75056 |
| Area | 7,000 acres (28 km) |
| Elevation | 910 ft (280 m) |
| Established | 2008-07-31 |
| 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. 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.
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
- ^ "Fork Creek WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 4, 2008.
- Acme Mapper 2.0, Fork Creek WMA, retrieved October, 2008
- ^ "Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area Closes". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on December 12, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
External links
- West Virginia DNR District 5 Wildlife Management Areas
- West Virginia Hunting Regulations
- West Virginia Fishing Regulations