Towns: Granby, Ludlow
Acreage: 1,365
Wildlife Management Zone: 7
Description
Facing Rock WMA is part of a complex of lands with public access easements that total more than 3,000 acres. The rolling terrain is predominately upland central hardwood forest of oak, hickory, and white pine with a few beaver wetlands along the western side of the property.
Location, access, & parking
Parking for 3 vehicles is available at a town-owned, unmaintained dirt parking area off of Bridle Road. Access to this property can be gained from Carver Street or from Facing Rock WCE and Ludlow Reservoir WCE. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting opportunities
Opportunities to pursue white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, and gray squirrel are present on this property.
Fishing opportunities
Facing Rock WMA contains headwater sections of several streams which, due to their small size, provide limited fishing opportunities. Higher Brook is a coldwater fisheries resource which flows through the southern portion of the property.
Wildlife viewing & other features
This WMA provides quality habitat for species requiring large areas of unfragmented forest. Two major transmission lines bisect the property which allows opportunities to spot wildlife along the wooded edges.
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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