Town: Barnstable
Acreage: 365
Wildlife Management Zone: 12
Waterfowl Zone: Coastal (South)
Description
Hyannis Ponds WMA features pitch pine forest with an understory dominated by huckleberry and lowbush blueberry. The WMA is divided into 3 main parcels and provides access to three coastal plain ponds: Lamson Pond, Israel Pond, and Campground Pond.
Location, access, & parking
There is a dirt parking area next to the main parcel located off of Mary Dunn Road in Barnstable which can hold 2 vehicles and allows for access to parcels on either side of Mary Dunn Road. Roadside parking and access to the southern, smallest parcel can be accessed from Airport Road. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat management
The property is monitored for endangered coastal plain pond plants. Fire breaks are mowed for forest fire mitigation.
Hunting opportunities
Hyannis Ponds WMA provides excellent white-tailed deer hunting opportunities. Other upland game such as eastern coyote, wild turkey, and cottontail rabbit can be pursued here as well.
Fishing opportunities
The three ponds on the property are very shallow, offering few fishing opportunities, although sunfish species may be present.
Wildlife viewing & other features
Coastal plain ponds offer a unique habitat type for rare and uncommon plants and numerous wildlife species, including rare and uncommon dragonflies and damselflies.
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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