Town: Lanesborough
Acreage: 149
Wildlife Management Zone: 1
Description
Bartons Ledge WMA is comprised mostly of rich upland hardwood forest predominately sugar maple intermingled with other species such as basswood, hickory & ash. The western portion of the WMA has some white pine oak forest while the eastern portion has several small swamps and wet drainages. A short section of Town Brook flows through the western edge of the property. A small former agricultural field is now periodically mowed to keep open.
Location, access, & parking
This WMA has no formal parking area. Limited roadside parking is available along Kessler Road in Lanesborough. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat management
The field is mowed every 2-3 years to keep open.
Learn more about MassWildlife’s habitat management activities.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
This WMA has excellent white-tailed deer and black bear hunting. Town Brook is a trout-stocked waterbody. Go to mass.gov/trout for more information.
Regulations
About Wildlife Management Areas
WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
MassWildlife owns and manages over 220,000 acres of land to conserve fish and wildlife habitats and provide access for outdoor recreation. All WMAs are open to hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreation activities. Visit the MassWildlife Lands Viewer for an interactive map of MassWildlife properties.
You can support land protection in Massachusetts. Contributions to the Wildlands Fund help pay for the cost of acquiring wildlife habitat. Learn more about the Wildlands Fund.