Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area
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| West Virginia Wildlife Management Area | |
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Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) may be found in the Chief Cornstalk WMA
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Elevation | 750 ft (228.6 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 11,772 acres (4,764 ha) [2] |
| Management | Wildlife Resources Section, WVDNR |
| Owner | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| IUCN category | IV - Habitat/Species government Area |
| Nearest town | [Southside, West Virginia |
  Location of Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
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Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area is located on 11,772 acres (4,764 ha) in Mason County near Southside, West Virginia.[2] Second growth oak-hickory and mixed hardwoods forests cover much of the rolling and moderately steep slopes. Chief Cornstalk WMA can be reached either on Nine Mile Creek Road off of US 35 near Southside, or by Crab Creek Road from State Route 2, south of Gallipolis Ferry.
Hunting, fishing and trapping
Hunting opportunities include deer, grouse, squirrel, turkey and grouse. A small (5 acres (2.0 ha)) lake provides fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish, as well as stocked trout. A special permit is required to pursue trapping of muskrat, raccoon, mink or fox.[2]
A shooting range is available for gun enthusiasts. Rustic camping sites are available for tents and small trailers.[3]
See also
- Animal conservation
- Animal trapping
- Chief Cornstalk
- Fishing
- Hunting
- List of West Virginia wildlife management areas
