Town: Nantucket
Acreage: 3.8
Wildlife Management Zone: 14
Waterfowl Zone: Coastal (South)
Description
Miacomet Heath WMA is a 3.8 acres of coastal heathland. This property was acquired from the Nature Conservancy in 1994.
Location, access, & parking
This property has access to the shoreline on the south side of the Island. Access to this property is at the end of Bartlett Farm Road.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
There is likely opportunity for waterfowl hunting at this WMA as well as rabbit and white-tailed deer. Access to the ocean will give anglers an opportunity for a fast array of saltwater species.
Wildlife viewing & other features
Wildlife viewing opportunities include upland game species such as deer and rabbits and waterfowl species on the coastline.
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.
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