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Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area

State Wildlife Management Area in Randolph County, West Virginia

Field	Value
name	Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area
photo	Meleagris gallopavo Wild Turkey.jpg
photo_caption	Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, is found in the Becky Creek WMA
map	USA West Virginia
map_caption	Location of Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
relief	1
location	Randolph, West Virginia, United States
coordinates
area_acre	1930
area_ref
elevation	2450 ft
operator	West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Section
website	WVDNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas

Becky Creek Wildlife Management Area is located on 1930 acre south of Huttonsville in Randolph County, West Virginia. The terrain at Becky Creek is steep, and is covered with second-growth hardwood forest. Camping is permitted in the designated area. Camping is also available at nearby Kumbrabow State Forest.

Becky Creek derives its name from a local pioneer whose name is variously cited as either Becky or Beckay.

Hunting and Trapping

Hunting opportunities include bear, deer, and turkey. Opportunities to trap for fur can include bobcat, fox and raccoon.

References

[http://www.wvdnr.gov/Hunting/D3WMAareas.shtm WVDNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas, Accessed April 3, 2008] {{webarchive. link. (May 7, 2008)
Kenny, Hamill. (1945). "West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains". The Place Name Press.

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