Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area

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.

Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area
Location of Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
LocationBoone, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates38°09′14″N 81°45′02″W
Area7,000 acres (28 km2)[1]
Elevation910 ft (280 m)[2]
Established2008-07-31[3]
OperatorWildlife Resources Section, WVDNR

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.

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See also

References
  1. "Fork Creek WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2008-10-04.
  2. Acme Mapper 2.0, Fork Creek WMA, retrieved October, 2008
  3. "Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area Closes". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 2009-03-14. Retrieved 2009-03-14.
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