Towns: : Dunstable, Tyngsborough
Acreage: 132
Wildlife Management Zone: 9
Waterfowl Zone: Central
Description
This property contains upland habitat with maintained shrubland and fields. Shrubland is mainly grasses and ground juniper. There is mixed hardwood and white pine forest elsewhere.
Location, access, & parking
Parking is located on the Dunstable and Tyngsborough line. Parking is available on Dunstable Road. Crossing is wet to rear fields of the WMA. See WMA Map.
Note: WMA's are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat management
Fields are mowed between stone walls to maintain grassland and shrubland habitats.
Learn more about MassWildlife's habitat management activities.
Hunting opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for white-tailed deer, eastern coyote, fox, wild turkey, gray squirrel, raccoon, and opossum. Cottontail rabbit, ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and black bear have also been reported on the property.
Wildlife viewing & other features
American woodcock mating displays are often reported in spring. Shrubland bird-watching opportunities are excellent, particularly for blue-winged warbler, eastern towhee, and Virginia rail.
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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