Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area | |
Iucn Category: | V |
Iucn Ref: | [1] |
Map: | USA West Virginia |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Ritchie, West Virginia, United States |
Coordinates: | 39.1044°N -81.1486°W |
Area Acre: | 2300 |
Elevation: | 790feet[2] |
Operator: | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area, is located near Smithville, West Virginia, in Ritchie County. Ritchie Mines WMA is located on of rugged, hilly woodlands.[3]
To access the WMA from the south, follow Route 47 west 8 miles from Smithville to Macfarlan Creek Road. Follow Macfarlan Creek Road north to the WMA.
Hunting opportunities in Pruntytown State Farm WMA include deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, and turkey.[3]
Although camping is not allowed at the WMA, camping is available at nearby North Bend State Park.[3] A historically significant asphalt mine is located on the WVA. Fishing is also available at North Bend.