Center Branch Wildlife Management Area

Center Branch Wildlife Management Area is located on 975 acres (395 ha) in Harrison County near Stonewood, West Virginia.^[2] The WMA is located on a former strip mine site, and contains several flat benches and high walls. Second growth oak-hickory and mixed hardwoods forests cover much of the land.

Center Branch Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Entrance sign along Turkey Run Road
Location of Center Branch Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
Location	Harrison, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates	39°13′52″N 80°19′38″W
Area	975 acres (395 ha)[2]
Elevation	1,175 ft (358 m)[3]
Operator	Wildlife Resources Section, WVDNR

Center Branch is located along Turkey Run, a tributary of Elk Creek and the West Fork River.^[4][5] The main entrance is via Turkey Run Road (County Route 20/11) off West Virginia Route 20 near Stonewood.

Center Branch wetlands on a 15 °F (−9 °C) January day

Hunting

Hunting opportunities include deer, grouse, squirrel, turkey and grouse. Camping is prohibited at this WMA.^[6]

See also

• Animal conservation
• Hunting
• List of West Virginia wildlife management areas