Town: Falmouth
Acreage: 468
Wildlife Management Zone: 12
Waterfowl Zone: Coastal (South)
Description
Much of Quashnet WMA is jointly owned by MassWildlife and the Department of Conservation & Recreation. The property consists of mixed upland forest and forested wetland along the riparian corridor of the Quashnet River, an important coldwater stream.
Location, access, & parking
A gravel parking area large enough for 6 vehicles is located on the north side of Martin Road in Falmouth, just west of the Quashnet River. Additional parking can be acquired via an informal gravel parking area at the north end of the WMA at the end of Turner Road (off Old Barnstable Road) where it crosses the powerlines. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat management
Over the years, habitat improvement work has been completed around the Quashnet River in cooperation with Trout Unlimited. Monitoring of the river is ongoing. In 2015, about 80 acres in the northwestern portion of the property were thinned to create regenerating forest habitat for New England cottontail and other wildlife species.
Learn more about MassWildlife's habitat management activities.
Hunting opportunities
The habitat supports white-tailed deer, wild turkey, eastern coyote, upland game birds, and small game animals.
Fishing opportunities
The Quashnet River contains naturally reproducing trout populations. The Quashnet, from the outlet of John’s Pond to the sign 0.1 mile below Route 28, is catch and release with artificial lures only.
Wildlife viewing & other features
The WMA provides access to a wide variety of habitats along the riparian corridor of the Quashnet River providing ample opportunity for wildlife viewing.
Regulations
The Quashnet, from the outlet of John’s Pond to the sign 0.1 mile below Route 28, is catch and release with artificial lures only.
Read Wildlife Management 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.