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
Map showing the location of Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area
Map showing the location of 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.

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 2008-12-12. Retrieved 2009-03-14.
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