Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area

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name = Becky Creek Creek Wildlife Management Area
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category = West Virginia Wildlife Management Area
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image_caption = Wild Turkey, "Meleagris gallopavo", is found in the Becky Creek WMA
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country = United States
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state = West Virginia
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region = Randolph
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lat_s = 24
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long_s = 56
long_EW = W
elevation_imperial = 2450
elevation_round = 1
area_unit = acre
area_imperial = 1930
area_round = 1
area_note = [http://www.wvdnr.gov/Hunting/D3WMAareas.shtm WVDNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas, Accessed April 3, 2008] ]
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owner = West Virginia Department of Agriculture
management = West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Section
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public = Hunting, trapping, camping
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free = Huttonsville, West Virginia
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map_caption = Location of Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
map_locator = West Virginia
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website = [http://www.wvdnr.gov/Hunting/D3WMAareas.shtm WVDNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas]

Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area is located on convert|1930|acre south of Huttonsville in Randolph County, West Virginia. The terrain at Becky Creek is steep, and is covered with second-growth hardwood forest. Camping is permitted in the designated area. Camping is also available at nearby Kumbrabow State Forest.

Directions

To reach Becky Creek WMA from Huttonsville, follow US 219 south to Becky Creek Road (County Route 43). Turn left on Becky Road and follow it to the wildlife area. The road fords Becky Creek several times, and will be impassable in high water conditions.

Hunting and Trapping

Hunting opportunities include bear, deer, and turkey. Opportunities to trap for fur can include bobcat, fox and raccoon.

ee also

*Animal conservation
*Bear Bag
*Kumbrabow State Forest
*List of West Virginia wildlife management areas

References

External links

* [http://www.wvdnr.gov/Hunting/D3WMAareas.shtm West Virginia DNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas]
* [http://www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/hunting_regs.shtm West Virginia Hunting Regulations]