Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area
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| Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area | |
| West Virginia Wildlife Management Area | |
 American black bear (Ursus americanus) may be found in the Morris Creek WMA
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Clay, Kanawha |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 9,874 acres (3,995.9 ha) [2] |
| Management | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
| Owner | Bruce. B. Cameron Foundation and B.B. and Louise W. Cameron Charitable Trust |
| IUCN category | IV - Habitat/Species government Area |
| Nearest town | Clendenin, West Virginia |
  Location of Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
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Morris Creek Wildlife Management Area, is located near Clendenin, West Virginia in Clay and Kanawha counties. Located on 9,874 acres (3,996 ha) of steeply forested woodlands, the Morris Creek WMA can be accessed from Morris Creek Road north of Clendenin, or from Leatherwood Creek Road south of Clendenin.[2]
Hunting and fishing
Hunting opportunities in the Morris Creek WMA include deer, bear, squirrel, turkey.[2]
The excellent fishing opportunities are available in the Elk River, including bass, catfish, muskellunge, and walleye. Boat ramps are provided north of Clendenin at Queen Shoals and at the Clendenin Water Plant.[2]
Camping is not available in the WMA.[2] Camping is available at Kanawha State Forest, about 30 miles south near Charleston.
