Located five miles north of Point Pleasant, it contains the greatest variety of wildlife habitats in any of WV's Wildlife Areas. Elevation ranges from 560 to 824 feet. 600 acres farmland, 900 acres brushland, 160 acres wetland and 1,100 acres mixed hardwood forest combine to provide excellent hunting for deer, waterfowl, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, grouse, mourning dove and woodcock. Trapping for muskrat, mink, beaver and raccoon is productive. Shooting range. Warmwater fishing is allowed in 35 of the ponds, mostly bass and bluegill. Channel catfish and northern pike are stocked in several lakes. Nine rustic campsites with drinking water and vault toilets are available for a nominal fee. Owned by WVDNR.
Location:
Potters Creek Rd (Hwy 11), Point Pleasant West Virginia
Telephone
304-675-0871
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Ashland) Ashland Animal Clinic
(Athens) Athens Veterinary Clinic
(Charleston) Avalon Dog & Cat Hospital
(Barboursville) Barboursville Veterinary Clinic
(Point Pleasant) CF McClintic Wildlife Management Area
(Dunbar) Dunbar Animal Hospital
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04/19 Coming to The Point Pleasant area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival Gray Hawk KY June19-21 Stringbean Memorial, Inc. is a non-profit corporation named in honor of David “Stringbean” Akemon, native of Jackson County, Kentucky, who was an internationally known musician and performer at the Grand Ole Opry and the television show, Hee Haw.
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
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