Tug Fork Wildlife Management Area

Tug Fork Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is located about 10 miles northwest of Welch, West Virginia in McDowell County. Tug Fork WMA is located on 2165 acre of steep terrain along hills above the Tug Fork River. The WMA is heavily forested, primarily with mixed hardwoods and yellow poplar/black cherry forests in the coves. The WMA is accessed from U.S. Route 52 at Premier. Several tracks and jeep trails provide walking access into the Tug Fork WMA from U.S. Route 52.

Hunting and fishing
Hunting opportunities in Tug Fork WMA include bear, deer, grouse, squirrel, and turkey.

Tug Fork provides fishing opportunities for warm-water species.

Camping is not available at the WMA.