Towns: Marlborough
Acreage: 54
Wildlife Management Zone: 10
Waterfowl Zone: Central
Description
This property is primarily composed of various wetland habitats but lacking open water. There are wet meadow and hardwood swamps with a sandpit also on the property. There are small areas of early successional habitat.
Location, access, & parking
This WMA is located at the junction of Route 495 and Route 85. Parking is available off of Pleasant Street. An access right of way is located on Dufresne Road—look for signs. See WMA Map.
Note: WMA's are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting opportunities
Signs of white-tailed deer are common on this property.
Wildlife viewing & other features
There are bird-watching and wildflower study opportunities on this property.
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.