Stumptown Wildlife Management Area

State Wildlife Management Area in Calhoun and Gilmer counties, West Virginia
38°50′46″N 80°59′26″W / 38.84611°N 80.99056°W / 38.84611; -80.99056Area1,675 acres (6.78 km2)[2]Elevation734 ft (224 m)[3]OperatorWildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources

Stumptown Wildlife Management Area is located in both Calhoun and Gilmer Counties near the community of Stumptown, West Virginia. Stumptown WMA is located on 1,675 acres (678 ha) of hilly terrain, mostly covered with mixed oak and pine forest, with stands of mixed hardwoods.[2]

Access to Stumptown WMA is from the north off U.S. Route 33 on Mikes Run Road at Stumptown, on Middle Run Road at Lockney, and on Lower Run Road at Normantown.

Hunting, trapping and fishing

Hunting opportunities in Stumptown WMA include deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, and turkey.[2]

Fishing opportunities are very limited here, as both Middle Run and Lower Run tend to run dry most summers.

Camping is not allowed in the WMA. Camping is available at nearby Cedar Creek State Park.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Stumptown Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Stumptown WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 4, 2009.
  3. ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Stumptown WMA, retrieved January 4, 2009

External links

  • West Virginia DNR District 6 Wildlife Management Areas
  • West Virginia Hunting Regulations
  • West Virginia Fishing Regulations
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