Hilbert Wildlife Management Area | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
![]() The Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) may be found in the Hilbert WMA | |
Location | Lincoln, West Virginia, United States |
Coordinates | 38°15′00″N 81°54′56″W / 38.25000°N 81.91556°W |
Area | 289 acres (117 ha)[2] |
Elevation | 850 ft (260 m)[3] |
Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
Hilbert Wildlife Management Area is located in Lincoln County near Sod, West Virginia, less than forty-five minutes drive south of Charleston, the state capital. Located on 289 acres (117 ha), the WMA land is steep and heavily covered with second growth hickory-oak hardwood forest.[2]
From Charleston, follow U.S. Route 119/WV Route 214 to Alum Creek, then follow WV Route 214 west through Sod to Joes Creek Road. Follow Joes Creek Road north to the Hilbert WMA.