Nearest town Cowen | Area 157 ha | |
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Owner West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Similar Burches Run Wildlife M, Amherst‑Plymouth Wildlife Manage, Edwards Run Wildlife M, Big Ugly Wildlife Manage, Morris Creek Wildlife M |
Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area is a protected area located in Webster County, West Virginia near the town of Cowen. The WMA is 388 acres (157 ha) in size and is centered on Big Ditch Lake, a 55-acre (22 ha) man-made reservoir.
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DirectionsEdit
Big Ditch located along Birch River Road (West Virginia Route 82) less than 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the intersection of West Virginia Routes 20 and 82 at the southern edge of Cowen.
Hunting and TrappingEdit
Activities include fishing for warm water species like largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish and picnics. Small game, waterfowl and bow hunting is permitted seasonally.
References
Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA