Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area
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| Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area | |
| West Virginia Wildlife Management Area | |
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The ringnecked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) may be found in the Hillcrest WMA
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock |
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (328.6 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 2,212 acres (895.2 ha) [2] |
| Management | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
| Owner | WVDNR |
| IUCN category | IV - Habitat/Species government Area |
| Nearest town | New Cumberland, West Virginia |
  Location of Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
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Hillcrest 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.
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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
References
- ↑ Acme Mapper 2.0, Hillcrest WMA, retrieved October, 2008
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
