Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Upper Deckers Creek WMA in September 2013
Map showing the location of Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area
Map showing the location of Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area
Location of Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
LocationPreston, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates39°31′38″N 79°47′12″W / 39.52722°N 79.78667°W / 39.52722; -79.78667
Area56 acres (23 ha)[2]
Elevation1,710 ft (520 m)[3]
OperatorWildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources

Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area, is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Reedsville, West Virginia in Preston County. Upper Deckers Creek WMA is located on 56 acres (23 ha), consisting of two small fishing ponds and surrounding forested rolling hills.[2]

The WMA is accessed from County Route 27/3 about one mile north of Reedsville.

Hunting and fishing

Hunting opportunities are limited by the small size of the WMA and the nearby housing. Waterfowl can be taken from the impoundments.[2]

Upper Deckers Creek WMA provides fishing opportunities for bluegill.

Camping is not permitted at the WMA.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Upper Deckers Creek WMA page". West Virginia DNR website. WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
  3. ^ Acme Mapper 2.0, Upper Deckers Creek WMA, retrieved January 25, 2009

External links

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