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About the Farm
In 1997, WFV acquired almost 2,000 acres in Albemarle County near
Scottsville. This tract, known as Fulfillment Farms, was a gift
from Thomas Forrer, whose grandfather served on the board of the
Game Commission from 1933 to 1958. Mr. Forrer’s vision for this
land was simple – to provide recreational opportunities to outdoor
enthusiasts. The Foundation, true to Mr. Forrer’s wishes, manages
this property for general, no-fee public access. It is widely used
for hunting, horseback riding, bird-watching, and hiking. It is a
truly beautiful piece of land, with the ability to support many
people pursuing many activities.
Fulfillment Farms is located in Esmont, Virginia, approximately 6
miles west of the town of Scottsville. The terrain varies from
vast open fields, to steep wooded slopes. An approximate
200-acre area lies north of Route 6 in Esmont, and encompasses an
old abandoned quarry, as well as a beaver pond complex. The
Foundation is pleased to welcome responsible sportsmen and visitors
to this property on a year-round basis.
To Visit the Farm
All visitors to Fulfillment Farms, for whatever purpose, must
obtain a no-fee permit. We issue three types of permits: a
hunting permit, issued per hunting season; a
general use permit for those who wish to hike or bird
watch on the property, issued annually; and an
equine use permit, also
issued annually. In general, if you are issued a permit to
visit the property, prior to each visit, you must contact
Ike Wright,
WFV's Wildlife/Property Manager, to request specific day permission.
In this way, we can keep you informed of circumstances which might
prevent you from visiting the property, such as farm closure due to
maintenance or a special event. You can also view our
Farm
Calendar for updated information on happenings at
Fulfillment Farms. Please note, however, that the schedule may
change at any time. You may download a permit
application from the following links:
Equine Use Application Package
General Use Application Package
Important information about permit applications:
The
deadline has passed to submit a Hunt Permit Application for the
2008-09 hunting season. Equine and general
use permits are issued year-round. All equine and general use
permits expire on August 31 of each year. If you applied for
a hunt permit prior to the September 6, 2008 deadline, you are required to attend one of several
safety/orientation briefings, which will be held according to the
schedule posted on the
Calendar of Events. You will be notified, via e-mail, of
the dates of the briefings, and all permits will be distributed at
these briefings. Please make sure you include an e-mail
address on your permit application.
If you have any questions or concerns about Fulfillment Farms,
please direct them to
Jenny West.
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