Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area

State Wildlife Management Area in Mason County, West Virginia
38°44′29″N 82°02′26″W / 38.74139°N 82.04056°W / 38.74139; -82.04056Area11,772 acres (47.64 km2)[2]Elevation750 ft (230 m)[3]OperatorWildlife Resources Section, WVDNR

Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area is located on 11,772 acres (4,764 ha) in Mason County near Southside, West Virginia.[2] Second growth oak-hickory and mixed hardwoods forests cover much of the rolling and moderately steep slopes. Chief Cornstalk WMA can be reached either on Nine Mile Creek Road off US 35 near Southside, or by Crab Creek Road from State Route 2, south of Gallipolis Ferry.

Hunting, fishing and trapping

Hunting opportunities include deer, squirrel, turkey and grouse. A small (5 acres (2.0 ha)) lake provides fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish, as well as stocked trout. A special permit is required to pursue trapping of muskrat, raccoon, mink or fox.[2]

A shooting range is available for gun enthusiasts. Rustic camping sites are available for tents and small trailers.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Chief Cornstalk WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  3. ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Upper Nine Mile Creek Road in Chief Cornstalk WMA, retrieved August 23, 2008
  4. ^ "West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-08-23.

External links

  • West Virginia DNR District 5 Wildlife Management Areas
  • West Virginia Hunting Regulations
  • West Virginia Fishing Regulations
  • WVDNR map of Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area
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