Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area
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| Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area | |
| West Virginia Wildlife Management Area | |
 Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Ritchie Mines WMA
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Ritchie |
| Elevation | 790 ft (240.8 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 2,300 acres (930.8 ha) [2] |
| Management | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
| Owner | WVDNR |
| IUCN category | IV - Habitat/Species government Area |
| Nearest town | Smithville, West Virginia |
  Location of Ritchie Mines Management Area in West Virginia
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Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area, is located near Smithville, West Virginia in Ritchie County. Ritchie Mines WMA is located on 2,300 acres (930 ha) of rugged, hilly woodlands.[2]
To access the WMA from the south, follow Route 47 west 8 miles from Smithville to Macfarlan Creek Road. Follow Macfarlan Creek Road north to the WMA.
Hunting and Fishing
Hunting opportunities in Pruntytown State Farm WMA include deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, and turkey.[2]
Although camping is not allowed at the WMA, camping is available at nearby North Bend State Park.[2] A historically significant asphalt mine is located on the WVA. Fishing is also available at North Bend.
