Hughes River Wildlife Management Area Explained

Hughes River Wildlife Management Area
Iucn Category:V
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:USA West Virginia
Relief:1
Location:West Virginia, United States
Coordinates:39.1417°N -81.3922°W
Area Acre:10000
Elevation:625feet[2]
Operator:Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources

Hughes River Wildlife Management Area is located in Wirt County and Ritchie County near Parkersburg, West Virginia. Located on that border both the Little Kanawha River and the Hughes River. The WMA terrain varies from river bottom to steep hillsides covered with second growth oak-hickory hardwood stands and younger pine-hardwood woodlots.[3]

To reach the Hughes River WMA from Parkersburg follow West Virginia Route 47 east about to the Wirt County and Ritchie County line. The Hughes River WMA is located on both sides of the road at the Wirt/Ritchie county line.

Hunting and Fishing

Hunting opportunities include deer, grouse, squirrel, and turkey.[3]

Fishing opportunities abound in both the Little Kanawha and Hughes Rivers, and can include smallmouth bass, channel catfish, muskellunge, and panfish (including bluegill.)

Camping is not permitted in the WMA. Camping is available at nearby North Bend State Park.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hughes River Wildlife Management Area. Protected Planet. IUCN. 30 April 2018.
  2. http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=39.141667,-81.392222&z=14&t=R&marker0=39.141667,-81.392222 Acme Mapper 2.0, Horse Creek WMA, retrieved October 31, 2008
  3. Web site: Hughes River WMA page . 2008-11-02. WV Division of Natural Resources .