Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area

Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area is a Wildlife Management Area in Allegany County, Maryland adjacent to Green Ridge State Forest. Established in the 1920s for production of game birds, particularly turkeys, the 758-acre (307 ha) area is managed for general recreation and hunting pursuits.[2] It is listed on the IUCN database as a Type V protected landscape.<[1]

Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Map showing the location of Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area
Map showing the location of Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area
Location in Maryland
LocationAllegany, Maryland, United States
Coordinates39°40′36″N 78°25′56″W
OperatorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteBillmeyer WMA

References
  1. "Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  2. "Billmeyer WMA". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 1 May 2018.


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