Bedford County Hunt was organized in 1940 however the roots of foxhunting in the Lynchburg area go back to 1887 when the club was organized under the name of Oak Ridge Hunt Club. BCH was inactive during the WWII years but was re-activated in 1946. However, it was not until 1966 that a controlled pack of hounds was developed by Huntsman Claire Mansfield Noyes and the pack was then recognized by the MFHA.

BCH hunting territory is primarily in the north area of Bedford County but extends to Sweet Briar College in Amherst County. The territory is composed of woodlands, mountains and rolling terrain. Jumps are post and rail, coops and natural obstacles. Without the consent and goodwill of area landowners BCH could not exist. We hunt native foxes, both red and grey, and the occasional bobcat and coyote. Since 1972 professional huntsman William R. (Bill) King (Joint Master since 1989) has hunted the hounds. The pack of Penn-Marydels that he has developed is well suited to our territory.

BCH season begins in September and lasts through late March. September and October are cubbing and informal. Formal season begins in November. Hunts are scheduled three times a week, weather permitting. BCH colors are gold and brown

BCH sponsors two horse shows annually, a hunt ball, several hunter paces and a Point- to-Point in May that is part of the Virginia Point-to-Point Association. Since 1969 BCH has been proud to sponsor the Bedford Hunt Pony Club.

The History of Bedford County Hunt, Inc.  -- pdf