Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area
Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area, is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Great Cacapon, West Virginia in Morgan County. Widmeyer WMA is located on 422 acres (171 ha) of upland hills above the Potomac River.[2]
| Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
 Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Widmeyer WMA | |
  Location of Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Morgan, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°38′42″N 78°13′44″W |
| Area | 422 acres (171 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m)[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
The WMA is accessed from Bennett Lane off Cacapon Road (WV Route 9) between Great Cacapon and Berkeley Springs.
Hunting and fishing
Hunting opportunities in the WMA include deer, squirrel, and turkey.[2]
Camping is not available at the WMA.[2]
See also
- Animal conservation
- Hunting
- List of West Virginia wildlife management areas
References
- "Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- "Widmeyer WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
- Acme Mapper 2.0, Widmeyer WMA, retrieved January 28, 2009
External links
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