2. The Wehle Tract Date of Purchase: October 28, 1994
Location: Bullock County; Township 12N, Range 22E, Sections 28 & 29
Acreage: 1,505.5 Acres
The Wehle Tract was purchased with the reservation of a life estate from Mr. Robert and Mrs. Gatra Wehle. The life estate means that the Wehles were allowed to occupy, maintain, protect and improve the property until the passing of Mr. Wehle. During this time the property was not available for unaccompanied visits or use by the public. The property has since been opened to the public for wildlife conservation, environmental education and outdoor recreation.
It was Mr. Robert Wehle’s dream to see the property protected by Forever Wild and the land used for educating people about Alabama’s need for conservation. The Wehles generously funded the construction of the ROBERT G. WEHLE NATURE CENTER on land they deeded to the State Lands Division. This center was opened to the public for use for education and enjoyment. The Nature Center can be reserved for meetings, school field trips, and approved special events by appointment through the State Lands Division. (334) 242-3484
After opening the property to the public, roughly one third of it was added to the Barbour County Wildlife Management Area to increase acreage available for public hunting. The other 2/3rds of the property are used for natural science education and non-consumptive recreational activities such as nature study, photography, hiking, picnicking, fishing, horseback riding and general field related activities.
The Wehle Tract is typically open the first and third weekend of each month, unless the weekend is followed by a major holiday, providing opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. Below is a detailed outline of the open weekend schedule:
-1st Weekend Schedule:
Gate opens on Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
-3rd Weekend Schedule:
Friday the gate opens at 4pm for camping* and fishing at the nature center pond. Saturday the gate is open from 9am to 5pm. Sunday the gate is open from 9am to 5pm.(* 6 Water and electrical hook-ups are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Primitive camping is plentiful. There are restroom and bathhouse facilities available for use.)
For a detailed schedule of events and open camping/fishing/trail days click the following link; Wehle Schedule. For questions about the schedule or activities call (334)242-3484.
The Wehle Tract is also the location of Alabama Outdoor Heritage Day and the Alabama Spring Plant Festival where visitors of all ages can step back in time and celebrate old time outdoor activities, food, music and fun, Visitors enjoy activities such as log cabin and primitive furnishing exhibits, quilting demonstrations, pine needle basket making, native plant vendors, and much more. Admission is FREE to all annual celebrations.
Activities:
-Bird watching
-Horseback Riding
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