Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area
Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area is located on 1,930 acres (780 ha)[1] south of Huttonsville in Randolph County, West Virginia. The terrain at Becky Creek is steep, and is covered with second-growth hardwood forest. Camping is permitted in the designated area. Camping is also available at nearby Kumbrabow State Forest.
| Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area | |
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 Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, is found in the Becky Creek WMA | |
  Location of Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Randolph, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°37′24″N 79°57′56″W |
| Area | 1,930 acres (7.8 km2)[1] |
| Elevation | 2,450 ft (750 m) |
| Operator | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Section |
| Website | WVDNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas |
Becky Creek derives its name from a local pioneer whose name is variously cited as either Becky or Beckay.[2]
Hunting and Trapping
Hunting opportunities include bear, deer, and turkey. Opportunities to trap for fur can include bobcat, fox and raccoon.[1]
See also
- Animal conservation
- Bear bag
- Kumbrabow State Forest
- List of West Virginia wildlife management areas
References
- WVDNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas, Accessed April 3, 2008 Archived May 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 100.
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