Towns: Spencer
Acreage: 18
Wildlife Management Zone: 8
Description
This area is comprised of a mixed mature hardwood slope abutting an open mowed gas line right-of-way.
Location, access, & parking
Parking for this area is off of Borkum Road with parking for approximately three vehicles. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat Management
Currently, the gas line right-of-way is mowed annually, thus maintaining an open landscape adjacent to the hardwood area.
Learn more about MassWildlife’s habitat management activities.
Hunting opportunities
The mature hardwood stand provides hunting opportunities for pursuing white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and gray squirrel while the thick edge cover of the gas line right-of-way supports habitat for eastern cottontail and terrestrial furbearers such as red fox, bobcat, and eastern coyote.
Wildlife viewing & other features
The Midstate Trail passes through 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.