Meadow River Wildlife Management Area

Meadow River Wildlife Management Area
West Virginia Wildlife Management Area
American woodcock (Scolopax minor) may be found in the Meadow River WMA
Country United States
State West Virginia
Counties Greenbrier
Elevation 2,401 ft (731.8 m) [1]
Coordinates 37°57′05″N 80°41′17″W / 37.95139°N 80.68806°W / 37.95139; -80.68806Coordinates: 37°57′05″N 80°41′17″W / 37.95139°N 80.68806°W / 37.95139; -80.68806
Area 2,385 acres (965.2 ha) [2]
Management Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources
Owner WVDNR and WV Division of Highways
IUCN category IV - Habitat/Species government Area
Nearest town Rupert, West Virginia
Location of Meadow River Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia

Meadow River Wildlife Management Area, is located near Rupert, West Virginia in Greenbrier County. Occupying 2,385 acres (965 ha) of river bottomland, the WMA is located along the Meadow River and consists mainly of wetlands habitat.[2]

Hunting and fishing

Hunting opportunities include deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, turkey, waterfowl, and woodcock.[2]

Fishing is available in the Meadow River.

Camping is not available in the WMA. Camping is available in nearby Babcock State Park.

See also

References

  1. Acme Mapper 2.0, Meadow River WMA, retrieved December 12, 2008
  2. 1 2 3 "Meadow River WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
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