Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area
| Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Ritchie Mines WMA | |
| 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) |
| Elevation | 790 ft (240 m) |
| 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.
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.