The Pedlar Wildlife Management Area is located on east of Blacksville in Monongalia County,

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is divided into two parts centered on Dixon Lake and Mason Lake, named for nearby

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. Pedlar was deeded to the

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and initially opened in 2004. Improvements to the lakes and a public shooting range at Mason Lake were completed in 2007.Gov. Manchin Dedicates Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area And New Facilities at Pedlar Wildlife Management Area In Monongalia County
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West Virginia DNR District 1 Wildlife Management Areas
Wildlife management areas of West Virginia Protected areas of Monongalia County, West Virginia {{MonongaliaCountyWV-geo-stub