| Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
| IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
  Location of Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Pendleton, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°34′31″N 79°21′50″W / 38.57528°N 79.36389°W / 38.57528; -79.36389 |
| Area | 528 acres (214 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,960 ft (600 m) |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area, is located about 7 miles south of Franklin, West Virginia in Pendleton County. Thorn Creek WMA is located on 528 acres (214 ha) of steep terrain along hills above Thorn Creek.
The WMA is accessed from Thorn Creek Road about 4 miles off U.S. 219, south of Franklin.
Hunting and Fishing
Hunting opportunities in Thorn Creek WMA include deer, squirrel, and turkey .
Thorn Creek is limited to fly fishing in the trout-filled Thorn Creek.
Rustic camping is not available at the WMA.
See also
References
- "Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ "Thorn Creek WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on July 9, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2009.
- Acme Mapper 2.0, Thorn Creek WMA, retrieved January 12, 2009
External links
- West Virginia DNR District 2 Wildlife Management Areas
- West Virginia Hunting Regulations
- West Virginia Fishing Regulations
- WVDNR map of Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area
