| Hilbert Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
![]() The Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) may be found in theHilbert WMA | |
| Location | Lincoln, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°15′00″N81°54′56″W / 38.25000°N 81.91556°W /38.25000; -81.91556 |
| 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 inLincoln County nearSod, West Virginia, less than forty-five minutes drive south ofCharleston, the state capital. Located on 289 acres (117 ha), the WMA land is steep and heavily covered with second growthhickory-oakhardwood forest.[2]
From Charleston, follow U.S. Route 119/WV Route 214 to Alum Creek, then followWV Route 214 west throughSod toJoes Creek Road. Follow Joes Creek Road north to the Hilbert WMA.
Hunting opportunities, though limited by the small size of Hilbert WMA, can includedeer,fox,grouse, andsquirrel.[2]
Camping is not permitted in the WMA.