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DeutschHilbert Wildlife Management Area
| 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 / 38.25000°N 81.91556°W |
| Area | 289 acres (117 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m)[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
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]
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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hilbert Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ a b c "Hilbert WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Hilbert WMA, retrieved October, 2008