Towns: Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester
Acreage: 3,104
Wildlife Management Zone: 11
Waterfowl Zone: Central and Coastal (South)
Description
Haskell Swamp WMA is comprised of red maple swamp, Atlantic white cedar swamp, upland forest dominated by oaks and white pine as well as small areas of eastern hemlock. The property is traversed by several scenic old logging roads. The northwestern part of the WMA is comprised of two named swamps; Towsers Swamp and Haskell Swamp, which are separated by a long, narrow ridge of upland called Towsers Neck. Most of the WMA is in the drainage area for the Sippican River.
Location, access, & parking
The parking area is on Dexter Lane. If the gate is locked, there is room for cars to park outside the gate. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting opportunities
There are opportunities to hunt white-tailed deer and eastern coyote on this WMA.
Wildlife viewing & other features
The WMA supports a large variety of wildlife including red shouldered hawks, woodpeckers, hermit thrushes, and other song birds. The property also supports at least two populations of water-willow borer (state listed as Threatened), a species of moth endemic to Massachusetts. Much of the WMA property was managed for forest products prior to being acquired by MassWildlife in 2000. This long-standing pattern management resulted in many mature trees, adding to the scenic quality of the area.
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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