Fox Forest Wildlife Management Area

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Fox Forest Wildlife Management Area
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Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) may be found at the Fox Forest WMA
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Location of Fox Forest Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
Location Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates 38°54′26″N79°51′38″W / 38.90722°N 79.86056°W / 38.90722; -79.86056 Coordinates: 38°54′26″N79°51′38″W / 38.90722°N 79.86056°W / 38.90722; -79.86056
Elevation2,024 ft (617 m) [1]
OperatorWildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources

Fox Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is located south of Elkins, West Virginia in Randolph County. It is located along the Tygart Valley River and is adjacent to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources' Elkins Operations Center.

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