| Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
The ringnecked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) may be found in the Hillcrest WMA
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  Location of Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | Hancock, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°32′57″N 80°32′23″W / 40.54917°N 80.53972°W / 40.54917; -80.53972 |
| Area | 2,212 acres (8.95 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m)[3] |
| Operator | Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources |
Hillcrest Wildlife Management Area is located in Hancock County near New Cumberland, West Virginia. Located on 2,212 acres (895 ha) of former farmland, the flat bottoms and rolling hills provide open fields, old orchards and small forest lots.[2]
From New Cumberland, follow WV Route 8 east about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Gas Valley Road. Turn right (east) on Gas Valley Road, and follow about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) to Middle Run Road. Follow Middle Run Road north to the Hillcrest WMA.
Hunting opportunities are varied in the Hillcrest WMA, and can include deer, mourning dove, grouse, rabbit, pheasant, squirrel, and turkey.[2]
Camping is not permitted in the WMA.
