Scenic 40, The Perry Barnes Game Refuge Traditional Cache

Located as part of the Billmeyer WMA area is a 50 Acre section that was purchased in 1930 from Perry Barnes for the purpose of propagating Game.

Billmeyer WMA

In the 1920s and 1930s, wildlife biologists concentrated on raising game birds to help bolster low populations in the wild. The Billmeyer WMA was purchased for this purpose and game birds were raised in hopes that surplus populations would spread to adjacent lands. Nearby, the Bellgrove WMA was used exclusively for raising wild turkeys. Today this 710-acre tract in Allegany County is no longer a game bird farm. Forests and fields abound with wildlife, providing natural beauty and recreation for many outdoor interests.

Billmeyer is situated within the ridge and valley physiographic province, which is characterized by steep slopes. Elevations range from 800 feet in the hollow along Terrapin Run to a high of 1,200 feet along the ridge tops. The property is dominated by mixed oak forest with a few patches of conifers, mostly Virginia pine, with about 25 acres in fields or small wildlife openings .

The small cache you seek is hidden not far from the Perry Barnes sign along Mountain road just off of Scenic 40.

Inside you will find a Log Sheet/Stash Note, Writing Utensil and room for small S.W.A.G. or Micro Geocoins and TB’s with small travellers.

Parking can be found safely along the shoulder of the road, but Caution as traffic can come from either direction. Further up the road is the Natural Resources Police and access into the WMA.