This is one of ten caches placed for Cache Across Maryland 2021. You must find all ten caches prior to the picnic held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in order to receive a free Maryland Geocaching Society CAM geocoin.
Make note of the attribute symbol found inside each cache container. You must enter all the symbols into an online decoder in order to print a claim form and receive your geocoin at the picnic. More info on CAM is available here.
GROVE FARM WMA
Grove Farm WMA is managed by the Wildlife and Heritage Service. The mission of the Wildlife and Heritage Service is to conserve and enhance diverse wildlife populations and associated habitats while providing for public enjoyment of the State’s wildlife resources through hunting and other wildlife-dependent recreation. Grove Farm WMA provides habitat for migratory waterfowl and upland and forest wildlife species including white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, and songbirds.
Grove Farm WMA consists of 745 acres. A farming lease encompasses 228 acres of agricultural crops. Combined there is roughly 392 acres of early successional and deciduous hardwood forest land. Tidal swamps and tidal fresh water marshes encompass about 52 acres. Land management practices follow the prescribed Wildlife Management Area Vision Plan.
Grove Farm WMA is unique in that it is home to the federally threatened and state endangered Puritan Tiger Beetle. The 24 acres of sandy beach/cliff out crop is home to many cliff-obligate species.
Park Access/Hours
- The park is open year-round. No permit or reservation is needed.
- Be aware of active hunting seasons.
- Dogs must be leashed from April 15 through August 15.
- Visit the Maryland DNR site for more information including a map and regulations.
Cache Info Stage one is chest high. Stage two is in a tree stump.