| Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
Wild turkey,Meleagris gallopavo, is found in theBecky Creek WMA | |
| Location | Randolph, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°37′24″N79°57′56″W / 38.62333°N 79.96556°W /38.62333; -79.96556 |
| 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 Wildlife Management Area is located on 1,930 acres (780 ha)[1] south ofHuttonsville inRandolph County,West Virginia. The terrain at Becky Creek is steep, and is covered with second-growthhardwood forest.Camping is permitted in the designated area. Camping is also available at nearbyKumbrabow State Forest.
Becky Creek derives its name from a local pioneer whose name is variously cited as either Becky or Beckay.[2]
Hunting opportunities includebear,deer, andturkey. Opportunities totrap for fur can includebobcat,fox andraccoon.[1]