Stumptown Wildlife Management Area Explained

Stumptown Wildlife Management Area
Iucn Category:V
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:USA West Virginia
Relief:1
Location:West Virginia, United States
Coordinates:38.8461°N -80.9906°W
Area Acre:1675
Elevation:734feet[2]
Operator:Wildlife 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 of hilly terrain, mostly covered with mixed oak and pine forest, with stands of mixed hardwoods.[3]

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.[3]

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.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stumptown Wildlife Management Area. Protected Planet. IUCN. 30 April 2018.
  2. http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=38.846111,-80.990556&z=14&t=R&marker0=38.846111,-80.99055 Acme Mapper 2.0, Stumptown WMA, retrieved January 4, 2009
  3. Web site: Stumptown WMA page . January 4, 2009. West Virginia DNR website . WV Division of Natural Resources.