Hilbert Wildlife Management Area

Hilbert Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
The Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) may be found in the Hilbert WMA
Location of Hilbert Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
Location	Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates	38°15′00″N 81°54′56″W / 38.25000°N 81.91556°W / 38.25000; -81.91556
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.

Hunting opportunities, though limited by the small size of Hilbert WMA, can include deer, fox, grouse, and squirrel.^[2]

Camping is not permitted in the WMA.

• Animal conservation
• Fishing
• Hunting
• List of West Virginia wildlife management areas

• West Virginia DNR District 5 Wildlife Management Areas
• West Virginia Hunting Regulations
• West Virginia Fishing Regulations