Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area
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| Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area | |
| West Virginia Wildlife Management Area | |
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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 |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 2,450 ft (746.8 m) |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 1,930 acres (781 ha) [1] |
| Management | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Section |
| Owner | West Virginia Department of Agriculture |
| For public | Hunting, trapping, camping |
| IUCN category | IV - Habitat/Species government Area |
| Nearest city | Huttonsville, West Virginia |
  Location of Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
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| Website: WVDNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas | |
Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area is located on 1,930 acres (780 ha)[1] 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.[1]
