| Tug Fork Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
 Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at theTug Fork WMA | |
  Location of Tug Fork Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | McDowell, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°25′16″N81°38′54″W / 37.42111°N 81.64833°W /37.42111; -81.64833 |
| Area | 2,165 acres (8.76 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (440 m)[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section,WV Division of Natural Resources |
Tug Fork Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is located about 10 miles northwest ofWelch, West Virginia inMcDowell County. Tug Fork WMA is located on 2,165 acres (876 ha) of steep terrain along hills above the Tug Fork River. The WMA is heavily forested, primarily with mixedhardwoods andyellow poplar/black cherry forests in the coves.[2] The WMA is accessed fromU.S. Route 52 atPremier. Several tracks and jeep trails provide walking access into the Tug Fork WMA from U.S. Route 52.
Hunting opportunities in Tug Fork WMA includebear,deer,grouse,squirrel, andturkey.[2]
Tug Fork provides fishing opportunities for warm-water species.
Camping is not available at the WMA.[2]