Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area
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| Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
 Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Ritchie Mines WMA | |
  Location of Ritchie Mines Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Ritchie, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°06′16″N 81°08′55″W / 39.10444°N 81.14861°W |
| Area | 2,300 acres (9.3 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 790 ft (240 m)[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
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 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.