Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area

State Wildlife Management Area in Lincoln County, West Virginia
38°04′8″N 82°04′21″W / 38.06889°N 82.07250°W / 38.06889; -82.07250Area6,000 acres (24 km2)[2]Elevation620 ft (190 m)OperatorWest Virginia Division of Natural ResourcesWebsiteWVDNR District 5 Wildlife Management Areas

Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area is located on 3,061 acres (1,239 ha)[2] near Logan in Lincoln County, West Virginia. The Big Ugly's steep terrain is covered with mixed hardwoods second growth woodlands. Camping is not allowed at Big Ugly WMA,[2] but is available at nearby Chief Logan State Park.

Directions

From West Hamlin in Lincoln County, follow County Route 100 south to County Route 7. Turn north on County Route 7 (Greenshoal Road)[3] to the community of Leet. At Leet, turn onto Laurel Fork Road and continue about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the Big Ugly WMA.

Hunting

Hunting opportunities include deer, grouse, raccoon, squirrel, and turkey.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b c WVDNR District 5 Wildlife Management Areas, Accessed May 3, 2008
  3. ^ ACME Mapper 2.0 (Map). ACME Laboratories. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  4. ^ Wildlife Management Areas West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

External links

  • West Virginia Division of Natural Resources web site
  • West Virginia Hunting Regulations
  • WVDNR Map of Big Ugly Wildlife Management Area
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