Town: Gosnold
Acreage: 7
Wildlife Management Zone: 13
Waterfowl Zone: Coastal (South)
Description
Gosnold WMA lies on the southwestern end of Cuttyhunk Island. This property consists of a mix of cobbled coastal beach, sand dune and shrub-scrub coastal habitat, and has frontage to Westend Pond, a salt pond.
Location, access, & parking
There is no formal access to the WMA. Landing by boat is extremely difficult due to rocky shoreline. Foot access may be possible across abutting private property with permission. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
There are limited opportunities to pursue waterfowl on this property.
The shoreline provides exceptional striped bass fishing seasonally.
Wildlife viewing & other features
This property allows for viewing of a wide variety of shorebirds, waterfowl and the occasional northern harrier.
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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