Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area Explained

Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area
Iucn Category:	V
Iucn Ref:	^[1]
Map:	USA West Virginia#USA
Relief:	1
Location:	Mingo, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates:	37.8422°N -82.2186°W
Area Acre:	12856
Elevation:	790feet^[2]
Established:	1960^[3]
Operator:	West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area is located between Dingess and Lenore in Mingo County, West Virginia. Located on of steep terrain with narrow valleys and ridgetops, the WMA contains second growth mixed hardwoods and hemlock with thick understory of mountain laurel and rhododendron.^[4]

To reach Laurel Lake WMA from Lenore, follow Old Norfolk & Western Railroad Bed Road (County Route 3/5) east about 6miles to Laurel Lake.

Hunting and fishing

Hunting opportunities include bear, deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, and turkey.^[4]

Fishing opportunities in the 29acres Laurel Lake can include smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill.

Camping is not permitted in the WMA. Camping and lodging are available at nearby Chief Logan State Park and Cabwaylingo State Forest.

Dingess Petroglyphs

The Dingess Petroglyphs serve as one of the more noteworthy attractions at Laurel Lake.

See also

• Animal conservation
• Fishing
• Hunting
• List of West Virginia wildlife management areas

External links

• West Virginia DNR District 5 Wildlife Management Areas
• West Virginia Hunting Regulations
• West Virginia Fishing Regulations

Notes and References

1. Web site: Laurel Lake 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, Laurel Lake WMA, retrieved October 31, 2008
3. Web site: Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. 2009-09-07.
4. Web site: Laurel Lake WMA page . 2008-11-02. WV Division of Natural Resources .