County list · West Virginia

Public land that may allow hunting in Preston County, West Virginia

7 listed public land units overlap Preston County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole West Virginia unit.

Seasons & licenses

Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.

National Forest land
Monongahela National Forest
922,191 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Pocahontas County, Randolph County + 7 more
Open access
State forest
Coopers Rock State Forest
13,055 acres
State: department of natural resources · Monongalia County, Preston County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area
3,810 acres
State: department of natural resources · Preston County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area
2,941 acres
State: department of natural resources · Monongalia County, Preston County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Briery Mountain Wildlife Management Area
1,253 acres
State: other or unknown agency · Preston County
Restricted access
State wildlife / game area
Fairfax Pond / Rehe Wildlife Management Area
629 acres
State: department of natural resources · Preston County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area
56 acres
State: department of natural resources · Preston County
Open access