In the 1920s and 1930s, wildlife biologists
concentrated on raising game birds to help bolster low populations
in the wild.
The Belle Grove WMA was purchased for this purpose and was used
exclusively for raising wild turkeys. Nearby, at the Billmeyer WMA,
game birds were raised in hopes that surplus populations would
spread to adjacent lands. Today this 355-acre tract is no longer a
game bird farm.
Forests and fields abound with wildlife, providing natural beauty
and recreation for many outdoor interests.
Belle Grove is situated within the ridge and valley physiographic
province, which is characterized by steep slopes. Elevations at
Belle Grove range from 800 feet to a high of 1,050 feet along the
ridge tops at Turkey Farm Road.
This area is primarily comprised of mixed oak forest with a few
patches of conifers, mostly Virginia pine. However about 55 acres
are devoted to fields and small wildlife openings,
While visiting Belle Grove you may come upon many
wild life creatures, mainly ground and tree nesting birds but this
bird cache will not fly away as you come near it.
This micro cache is hidden within a larger host.
The host is attached and tethered to keep it from flying away.
Please replace the cache as found.
No Room for a writing utensil so BYOP
Please Remember this is an active Hunting Zone,
Wear appropriate (Blaze Orange) during any or all hunting seasons
.
Congratulations to KG8GN for the
FTF