The 289-acre Hilbert Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is forested in oak and hickory and occupies a parcel of rugged terrain near the headwaters of the Trace Fork of the Mud River. Game species traditionally hunted in the management area include deer, fox, grouse, squirrel, and turkey, though is limited as a result of the relatively small size of the management area. Camping is not permitted.
Directions: The Hilbert Management Area is located in eastern Lincoln County near Alum Creek, WV. The area is accessible from the US-119 expressway by following highway WV-124 south to Jones Creek Road.
The Hilbert WMA is managed by the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources. It was formerly known as the Hilbert Public Hunting & Fishing Area.
Hotels near Hilbert WMA
Regional Information
Further information on lodging, dining, and recreation near Hilbert Wildlife Management Area may be found in our guide to travel in the Hatfield & McCoy Region of southern West Virginia, in which the management area is located.
