Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area

Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area
Wetlands pond in November 2014
Location of Fairfax Pond-Rehe Management Area in West Virginia
Location	Preston, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates	39°29′38″N 79°47′56″W
Area	638 acres (258 ha)[1]
Elevation	1,800 ft (550 m)
Established	2014
Website	WVDNR District 1 Wildlife Management Areas

Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area is located on 638 acres (258 ha)[1] south of Reedsville in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The wildlife management area is centered on a series of ponds and wetlands remaining from previous strip mining operations. The land was acquired in 2014.[2]

Access to the Fairfax Pond – Rehe WMA can be gained from West Virginia Route 92 on Arthur Road (County Route 92/1) and Dogtown Road (County Route 56/2). Primary species for hunting include deer, wild turkey, waterfowl and grouse. Trapping for beaver, muskrat, raccoon and bobcat is available on the area. Fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, bluegill and other sunfish exist in two impoundments located on the WMA.[2]

See also

• Animal conservation
• Fishing
• Hunting
• List of West Virginia wildlife management areas

References

1. "DNR Acquires Two New Wildlife Management Areas in Preston County". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. October 9, 2014. Archived from the original on December 3, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
2. "Wildlife management area opens in Preston County". Hampshire Review. November 5, 2014. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.

External links

• West Virginia DNR District 1 Wildlife Management Areas
• West Virginia Hunting Regulations
• West Virginia Fishing Regulations