Bachelor Brook WMA

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

Town: Granby
Acreage: 93
Wildlife Management Zone: 7

Description

Mix of white pine, hemlock, and oak forest with small wetlands scattered throughout. The property does not have formal frontage along Bachelor Brook; however, the forested wetlands drain into Bachelor Brook.

Location, access, & parking

There is no formal parking. There is some off street parking along Stebbins Street near the power line crossing. See WMA map.

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

Hunting opportunities

White-tailed deer, black bears, and wild turkey are common in the region.

Hunting regulations 

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.