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
Fishing Opportunities:
Impoundment: 7 acres
Trout stocked
Game Fish: Warmwater Species
Accommodations and Facilities:
On the WMA: Camping is not permitted.
Owned by WVDNR
Managed by Wildlife Resources Section
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
Fishing Opportunities:
Berwind Lake: 20 acres
Class Q fishing pier, Trout stocked
Game Fish: Trout, Warmwater Species
Accommodations and Facilities:
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
Fishing Opportunities:
Tug Fork River
Game Fish: Warmwater Species
Accommodations and Facilities:
On the WMA: Camping is not permitted.
Owned by WVDNR
Managed by Wildlife Resources Section
Panther
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
Fishing Opportunities:
Panther Creek: Trout stocked
Game Fish: Trout
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.
Panther Wildlife Management Area
Panther Wildlife Management Area (7,820 acres) McDowell County. From the town of Panther take state Routes 3/1 and 3/2. Panther is comprised of extremely mountainous terrain
Anawalt Lake Wildlife Management Area
Anawalt Lake WMA (1,792 acres) McDowell County. Located approximately 20 miles southeast of Welch, access is provided by following state Route 103 south from Welch to
Berwind Lake Cabin Rentals and Recreation
Berwind Lake (18,000 acres) is owned by the McDowell County Economic Development Authority. The area is located 12 miles south of Welch on state Routes 16 and 12/4.
