Post by freedomrules3 on Apr 8, 2005 22:28:27 GMT -5
copied and pasted from wvdnr site:
Lewis Wetzel WMA (13,388 acres) Wetzel County. Located 3/4 mile south of Jacksonburg on Buffalo Run Road. Another access is via Indian Creek Road (county Route 13), approximately 14 miles east of its intersection with state Route 18. The rugged terrain ranging in elevation from 736 to 1,560 feet has an abundance of oak, hickory and beech trees. Deer, turkey, squirrel, raccoon and ruffed grouse are the primary game species. Trout are stocked in the North and South Forks of Fishing Creek and a good smallmouth bass population is available from Pine Grove to Smithfield. A campground with twenty tent and trailer sites includes charcoal grills, picnic tables and pit toilets. Nominal fees are charged for camping and firewood. A 100-yard shooting range, which is accessible to the physically challenged, is located on the area. Owned and managed by the WVDNR
Now for my take:
I have hunted this WMA several different times. My wifes family lives near Indian Creek road . Notice how the discription says rugged lol, this is an understatement, but they did forget to put in the word beautiful, should be rugged beautiful country. Better be in good shape because no atvs are allowed, and at times I swear I was walking straight uphill. there is a road that you have 4 wheel drive truck access but i could only go so far on it in my " newer at the time" truck lol. be prepared for some rough driving and you better have some mud tires.
The deer were plentiful there the last time i went which was in 2003, late october archery season. I had several slim chance shots at doe and 1 very good chance , but I wasnt there for that. I had seen some sign that told be there was a rather large mountain buck around. Like most wise old bucks I got a glimpse of him and he showed me exactly why he is the king here. :)I saw so many turkeys there it was almost unbelievable. I know where I would turkey hunt in WV. The only drawback I saw was it was "big country" so to speak. by this I mean the distance between the flats was well beyond bow range. It made for some very dificult setup strategies, but I knew saddles and funnels would be the best. Distance between such funnels and swags can be a bit of a hike.
The year before i crossed over a ridge and ended up 6 miles from my truck
, a GPS is recommended 
. I must say though, there at the house I walked up to for directions was a nice older lady who once i asked directions, looked the way wives look at their husbands lol and he promptly said "hold on a second I'll give you a lift to your truck". not a word was spoken between them. some good folks they were.
access is good but you better be in shape. wildlife will keep your mind and heart busy so it is worth going to. I will definitely go back in the near future.
Lewis Wetzel WMA (13,388 acres) Wetzel County. Located 3/4 mile south of Jacksonburg on Buffalo Run Road. Another access is via Indian Creek Road (county Route 13), approximately 14 miles east of its intersection with state Route 18. The rugged terrain ranging in elevation from 736 to 1,560 feet has an abundance of oak, hickory and beech trees. Deer, turkey, squirrel, raccoon and ruffed grouse are the primary game species. Trout are stocked in the North and South Forks of Fishing Creek and a good smallmouth bass population is available from Pine Grove to Smithfield. A campground with twenty tent and trailer sites includes charcoal grills, picnic tables and pit toilets. Nominal fees are charged for camping and firewood. A 100-yard shooting range, which is accessible to the physically challenged, is located on the area. Owned and managed by the WVDNR
Now for my take:
I have hunted this WMA several different times. My wifes family lives near Indian Creek road . Notice how the discription says rugged lol, this is an understatement, but they did forget to put in the word beautiful, should be rugged beautiful country. Better be in good shape because no atvs are allowed, and at times I swear I was walking straight uphill. there is a road that you have 4 wheel drive truck access but i could only go so far on it in my " newer at the time" truck lol. be prepared for some rough driving and you better have some mud tires.
The deer were plentiful there the last time i went which was in 2003, late october archery season. I had several slim chance shots at doe and 1 very good chance , but I wasnt there for that. I had seen some sign that told be there was a rather large mountain buck around. Like most wise old bucks I got a glimpse of him and he showed me exactly why he is the king here. :)I saw so many turkeys there it was almost unbelievable. I know where I would turkey hunt in WV. The only drawback I saw was it was "big country" so to speak. by this I mean the distance between the flats was well beyond bow range. It made for some very dificult setup strategies, but I knew saddles and funnels would be the best. Distance between such funnels and swags can be a bit of a hike.
The year before i crossed over a ridge and ended up 6 miles from my truck
, a GPS is recommended . I must say though, there at the house I walked up to for directions was a nice older lady who once i asked directions, looked the way wives look at their husbands lol and he promptly said "hold on a second I'll give you a lift to your truck". not a word was spoken between them. some good folks they were. access is good but you better be in shape. wildlife will keep your mind and heart busy so it is worth going to. I will definitely go back in the near future.
