Prince River WMA

Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) are open to the public for fishing, hunting, trapping, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Towns: Barre
Acreage: 787
Wildlife Management Zone: 5

Description

This property consists of mixed hardwood and conifer forest as well as wooded swamps.

Location, access, & parking

Parking for this area is located on Hawes Hill Road and can accommodate 4 vehicles.  See WMA map.  

Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.

Hunting opportunities

The hardwood and mixed hardwood ridges offer hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer and gray squirrel.  

Hunting regulations

Wildlife viewing & other features

There are old stone chimney remains of the old homestead located at the parking area, offering photography opportunities.

Get wildlife viewing tips.

Regulations

Read Wildlife Management Area regulations.

 

About Wildlife Management Areas

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.