Huntin’
Experience the Thrill of the Hunt!
West Virginia hunting and trapping regulations are set by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. West Virginia provides a diverse selection of recreational opportunities for the avid hunter. McDowell County is in District 4.
Anawalt Lake
Approximately 20 miles southeast of Welch, access is provided by following state Route 103 south from Welch to state Route 161. Follow state Route 161 and County Route 84 to Anawalt. From Anawalt take county Route 8 to the Wildlife Management Area.
Size
1,792 acres
Terrain
Steep slopes of mountainous hardwood forest with oak-hickory forest types on drier sites and yellow poplar/black cherry in the coves. Several administrative roads and trails provide interior access for foot travel only.
Hunting Prospects
Bear, Deer, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel, Turkey
On the WMA
Camping is not permitted.
Owned by WVDNR
Managed by Wildlife Resources Section
Panther Wildlife Management Area
From the town of Panther take state Routes 3/1 and 3/2.
Size
7,810 acres
Terrain
Extremely mountainous with flat, narrow ridgetops and almost completely forested
Hunting Prospects
- Deer (archery only)
- Grouse
- Squirrel
Trapping
- Bobcat
- Fox
Accommodations and Facilities
www.pantherstateforest.com | (304) 938-2252
Campsites − 6 Tent/Trailer
60-capacity group camp
Hiking Trails, Swimming Pool
Managed by WV State Parks
Owned by WVDNR
Managed cooperatively by WV Division of Forestry and WVDNR, Wildlife Resources Section
For complete information on West Virginia hunting and trapping regulations set by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, visit www.wvdnr.gov.
Berwind Lake
Twelve miles south of Welch on state Routes 16 and 12/4.
Size
85 acres
Hunting is limited due to area size.
Terrain
Open bordered forest
Hunting Prospects
- Deer
- Raccoon
- Squirrel
- Turkey
On the WMA
www.berwindlake.com | (304) 875-2577
Campsites – 8 Primitive Sites
Playground, Swimming Area
Managed by WV State Parks
Owned by WVDNR
Managed by Wildlife Resources Section
Tug Fork
Approximately 10 miles northeast of Welch, access is provided by following U.S. Route 52 north to Premier. Several administrative roads and trails provide interior access for foot travel only.
Size
6,673 acres
Terrain
Primarily mixed hardwood forest with oak-hickory forest types on drier sites and yellow poplar/black cherry in the coves
Hunting Prospects
- Bear
- Deer
- Grouse
- Squirrel
- Turkey
On the WMA
Camping is not permitted.
Owned by WVDNR
Managed by Wildlife Resources Section