Hunt Near Us
Three Wildlife Management Areas within 45 minutes of our door. Stop in for licenses, ammo, and local tips before you head out.
We're just off I-79 Exit 57 — about 1,500 feet from the ramp, across from GoMart
Wildlife Management Areas
25 min
from shop
Burnsville Lake WMA
12,579 acres of public hunting land. Deer, turkey, grouse, small game. Class Q accessible. One-antlered-buck annual limit (minimum 14-inch outside antler spread), rut peaks Nov 10-18.
15 min
from shop
Elk River WMA
West Virginia's oldest WMA. Nearly 20,000 acres of mature hardwoods, steep ridges, and creek bottoms. Excellent turkey and squirrel hunting.
40 min
from shop
Stonewall Jackson Lake WMA
Rolling hills and lake access near Weston. Popular for waterfowl and deer.
30 min
from shop
Summersville Lake WMA
5,982 acres surrounding Summersville Lake. Deer, turkey, grouse, waterfowl, small game. NO BEAR HUNTING 2025 - Nicholas County removed from bear season.
Lakes & Recreation Areas
Sutton Lake
45 min1,440-acre Army Corps lake with great fishing and camping. Boat ramps, campgrounds, and swimming areas.
Summersville Lake
30 minThe 'Little Bahamas of the East' - 2,790 acres of crystal clear water. Great bass fishing and scuba diving.
Burnsville Lake
25 min968-acre state record muskie fishery. 15-inch walleye minimum. Crappie, bass, catfish. 3 boat ramps, marina rentals, 200+ campsites.
Stonewall Jackson Lake
40 min2,650-acre state park lake. West Virginia's #1 bass fishery for 10+ years, plus trophy musky. Full-service marina with 370+ slips.
Campgrounds
Battle Run Campground
~20-25 min117 campsites on Summersville Lake peninsula. 110 electric sites, 7 tent-only. Swimming beach, boat ramp. PETS PROHIBITED.
Gerald R. Freeman Campground
~50 min156 campsites on Sutton Lake. Full hookups available (30/50 amp). Boat ramp, playground, showers. LIMITED CELL SERVICE.
Bakers Run Campground
~50 min77 campsites on Sutton Lake. Electric hookups, waterfront sites available. Boat ramp on-site. Season: May 1 - Sept 30.
Bee Run Campground
~45 min12 primitive sites on Sutton Lake. NO electric, NO water, NO showers. First-come, first-served only.
Briar Point Campground
~55 minScenic campground near Weston with electric sites, picnic areas, and access to hiking trails.
National Forest
Monongahela National Forest
1 hour to nearest accessNearly a million acres of public land across eastern WV. Endless hunting, fishing, and camping opportunities.
Stop By Before You Head Out
We're right on your way. Grab your license, stock up on ammo, and we'll give you the latest on what's been hitting where.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm | Location: WV Wild Outdoors, 121 WV-82, Birch River, WV 26610