Towns: Clinton
Acreage: 42
Wildlife Management Zone: 9
Description
This property is a steep hillside above the Nashua River with mixed hardwoods and a sand and gravel base.
Location, access, & parking
Parking for this area is located on Water Street and will accommodate 2 vehicles. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
There are limited hunting opportunities on this WMA due to discharge setbacks. There are some warmwater shore fishing opportunities along the Nashua River.
Wildlife viewing & other features
This property was purchased for habitat for state-listed species. Two uncommon natural communities exist on this property: a black oak-scarlet oak woodland and an inland variant of a sandplain heathland.
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.