Hilbert Wildlife Management Area
Hilbert Wildlife Management Area is located in Lincoln County near Sod, West Virginia, less than forty-five minutes drive south of Charleston, the state capital. Located on 289 acres (117 ha), the WMA land is steep and heavily covered with second growth hickory-oak hardwood forest.[2]
| Hilbert Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
 The Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) may be found in the Hilbert WMA | |
  Location of Hilbert Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Lincoln, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°15′00″N 81°54′56″W |
| Area | 289 acres (117 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m)[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
From Charleston, follow U.S. Route 119/WV Route 214 to Alum Creek, then follow WV Route 214 west through Sod to Joes Creek Road. Follow Joes Creek Road north to the Hilbert WMA.
Hunting
Hunting opportunities, though limited by the small size of Hilbert WMA, can include deer, fox, grouse, and squirrel.[2]
Camping is not permitted in the WMA.
See also
- Animal conservation
- Fishing
- Hunting
- List of West Virginia wildlife management areas
References
- "Hilbert Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- "Hilbert WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- Acme Mapper 2.0, Hilbert WMA, retrieved October, 2008
External links
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