Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area

Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area
Former West Virginia Wildlife Management Area
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Boone
Elevation 910 ft (277.4 m) [1]
Coordinates 38°09′14″N 81°45′02″W / 38.15389°N 81.75056°W / 38.15389; -81.75056Coordinates: 38°09′14″N 81°45′02″W / 38.15389°N 81.75056°W / 38.15389; -81.75056
Area 7,000 acres (2,832.8 ha) [2]
Closed 2008-07-31 [3]
 - Established 1960 [3]
Management Wildlife Resources Section, WVDNR
Owner Island Creek Coal Company
Nearest town Nellis, West Virginia
Location of Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia

The former Fork Creek Wildlife Management Area was located on 7,000 acres (2,800 ha) in Boone County near Nellis, West Virginia.[2] The steep terrain and narrow valleys are mostly covered with second-growth mixed hardwoods.

Originally established in 1960 with a lease from Armco Steel, the land was subsequently purchased by Island Creek Coal. The WMA closed on July 31, 2008 as a result of mining in the area that severed the access road into the area.[3]

Hunting and fishing

Fishing opportunities were limited by the small size of the stream. Available hunting included deer, fox, grouse, squirrel, turkey and raccoon.

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