Towns: Ware, West Brookfield
Acreage: 866
Wildlife Management Zone: 7, 8
Description
This property consists of rolling hills with steep, rocky outcrops, mature hardwood ridges, mature white pine conifer stands, and a power line right of way passing through it.
Location, access, & parking
Access to this property is off of Coy Hill Road and Route 9. Route 9 parking consists only of small pullouts. Coy Hill Road has many spaces for parking. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting
The habitat provides hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, bobcat, eastern coyote, raccoon, and gray squirrel.
Wildlife viewing & other features
This area supports many species of wildlife along with scenic overlooks to the Ware River Valley from the rocky ledge areas.
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.
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