Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area

Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area is located on 3,061 acres (1,239 ha)[2] near Logan in Lincoln County, West Virginia. The Big Ugly's steep terrain is covered with mixed hardwoods second growth woodlands. Camping is not allowed at Big Ugly WMA,[2] but is available at nearby Chief Logan State Park.

Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Raccoon (Procyon lotor), is found in the

Big Ugly WMA
Location of Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
LocationLincoln, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates38°04′8″N 82°04′21″W
Area6,000 acres (24 km2)[2]
Elevation620 ft (190 m)
OperatorWest Virginia Division of Natural Resources
WebsiteWVDNR District 5 Wildlife Management Areas

Directions

From West Hamlin in Lincoln County, follow County Route 100 south to County Route 7. Turn north on County Route 7 (Greenshoal Road)[3] to the community of Leet. At Leet, turn onto Laurel Fork Road and continue about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the Big Ugly WMA.

Hunting

Hunting opportunities include deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, and turkey.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. WVDNR District 5 Wildlife Management Areas, Accessed May 3, 2008
  3. ACME Mapper 2.0 (Map). ACME Laboratories. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  4. Wildlife Management Areas West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
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