Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area
State Wildlife Management Area in Hancock County, West Virginia
40°32′57″N 80°32′23″W / 40.54917°N 80.53972°W / 40.54917; -80.53972Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area is located in Hancock County near New Cumberland, West Virginia. Located on 2,212 acres (895 ha) of former farmland, the flat bottoms and rolling hills provide open fields, old orchards and small forest lots.[2]
From New Cumberland, follow WV Route 8 east about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Gas Valley Road. Turn right (east) on Gas Valley Road, and follow about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) to Middle Run Road. Follow Middle Run Road north to the Hillcrest WMA.
Hunting
Hunting opportunities are varied in the Hillcrest WMA, and can include deer, mourning dove, grouse, rabbit, pheasant, squirrel, and turkey.[2]
Camping is not permitted in the WMA.
See also
- Animal conservation
- Fishing
- Hunting
- List of West Virginia wildlife management areas
References
External links
- West Virginia DNR District 1 Wildlife Management Areas
- West Virginia Hunting Regulations
- West Virginia Fishing Regulations
- WVDNR map of Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area
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