Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area | |
Iucn Category: | V |
Iucn Ref: | [1] |
Map: | USA West Virginia |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Mason, West Virginia, United States |
Coordinates: | 38.7414°N -82.0406°W |
Area Acre: | 11772 |
Elevation: | 750feet[2] |
Operator: | Wildlife Resources Section, WVDNR |
Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area is located on in Mason County near Southside, West Virginia.[3] Second growth oak-hickory and mixed hardwoods forests cover much of the rolling and moderately steep slopes. Chief Cornstalk WMA can be reached either on Nine Mile Creek Road off US 35 near Southside, or by Crab Creek Road from State Route 2, south of Gallipolis Ferry.
Hunting opportunities include deer, squirrel, turkey and grouse. A small lake provides fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish, as well as stocked trout. A special permit is required to pursue trapping of muskrat, raccoon, mink or fox.[3]
A shooting range is available for gun enthusiasts. Rustic camping sites are available for tents and small trailers.[4]