Towns: Chester, Chesterfield, Huntington, Worthington
Acreage: 3,781
Wildlife Management Zone: 4N
Description
This property consists of rolling hills with some steep ledges and gullies. The forest habitat is mostly comprised of northern hardwoods of American beech, maples, birches, white ash, etc. along with scattered white pine. Elevation ranges from 700 to 1,200 feet. Several agricultural fields are located on the northeastern area of the WMA. Swamps, wetlands, and marshy areas can be found scattered throughout the WMA.
Location, access, & parking
Roadside parking is located on Goss Hill Road and Huntington Road (Rte 112) in Worthington, Ireland Street Extension in Chesterfield, and Kinne Brook Road in Chester. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat management
Habitat cutting was conducted in the mid-2000s on the northeastern part of the WMA on 20+ acres.
Learn more about MassWildlife’s habitat management activities.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
White-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, wild turkey, black bear, and eastern coyote all inhabit the WMA and provide hunting opportunities. The area supports an abundance of wildlife over a wide range of habitats. Management cuts and agricultural fields are also heavily used by a variety of game species. A portion of Moss Meadow Brook and its headwaters are located in the western parcel of the WMA. The Little River is a stocked trout water that borders and bisects the eastern parcel of the WMA. Go to mass.gov/trout for more information.
Wildlife viewing & other features
Numerous nongame species are associated with the forest habitat and moose occasionally inhabit 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.
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.