Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area
| Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 American black bear (Ursus americanus) may be found in the Morris Creek WMA | |
  Location of Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°28′49″N 81°18′36″W / 38.48028°N 81.31000°W |
| Area | 9,874 acres (39.96 km2)[1] |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m)[2] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area was a wildlife management area near Clendenin, West Virginia in Clay and Kanawha counties. It was located on 9,874 acres (3,996 ha) of steeply forested woodlands.[1]
The area was closed in August 2021 after the land's owners decided not to renew their lease with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Morris Creek WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 20, 2008.
- ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Morris Creek WMA, retrieved December 20, 2008
- ^ Lawrence, Chris (August 11, 2021). "Morris Creek WMA is closed". MetroNews. Retrieved August 11, 2021.