| Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at theRitchie Mines WMA | |
| Location | Ritchie, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°06′16″N81°08′55″W / 39.10444°N 81.14861°W /39.10444; -81.14861 |
| Area | 2,300 acres (9.3 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 790 ft (240 m)[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section,WV Division of Natural Resources |
Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area, is located nearSmithville, West Virginia, inRitchie County. Ritchie Mines WMA is located on 2,300 acres (930 ha) of rugged, hilly woodlands.[2]
To access the WMA from the south, follow Route 47 west 8 miles from Smithville to Macfarlan Creek Road. Follow Macfarlan Creek Road north to the WMA.
Hunting opportunities in Pruntytown State Farm WMA includedeer,grouse,raccoon,squirrel, andturkey.[2]
Although camping is not allowed at the WMA, camping is available at nearbyNorth Bend State Park.[2] A historically significant asphalt mine is located on the WVA. Fishing is also available at North Bend.