Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Widmeyer WMA
Map showing the location of Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area
Map showing the location of Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area
Location of Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
LocationMorgan, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates39°38′42″N 78°13′44″W / 39.64500°N 78.22889°W / 39.64500; -78.22889
Area422 acres (171 ha)[2]
Elevation690 ft (210 m)[3]
OperatorWildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources

Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area, is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Great Cacapon, West Virginia in Morgan County. Widmeyer WMA is located on 422 acres (171 ha) of upland hills above the Potomac River.[2]

The WMA is accessed from Bennett Lane off Cacapon Road (WV Route 9) between Great Cacapon and Berkeley Springs.

Hunting and fishing

Hunting opportunities in the WMA include deer, squirrel, and turkey.[2]

Camping is not available at the WMA.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Widmeyer WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
  3. ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Widmeyer WMA, retrieved January 28, 2009