Town: Southwick, Westfield
Acreage: 178
Wildlife Management Zone: 4S
Description
Honey Pot WMA is a property of low elevation except for the small knoll near the center of the parcel. This area consists of mainly a mixed wood forest with a wetland on the western boundary and a forested wetland in the north. This property is bordered by the Honey Pot WCE to the north.
Location, access, & parking
A gravel parking lot for 6 vehicles is located on the southern end of the WMA off of Honey Pot Road in Southwick. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting opportunities
Opportunities to pursue white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, gray squirrel, and gray and red fox are present on this property. However, due to the close proximity of dwellings and roads, hunting is limited in some areas.
Wildlife viewing & other features
The wetlands present on this property function as vernal pools which provide breeding areas for both rare and common wildlife including spotted salamanders and wood frogs.
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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