Towns: Barre, Hardwick, Petersham
Acreage: 646
Wildlife Management Zone: 6
Description
Raccoon Hill WMA is a hilly, forested property with moderate to steep slopes. Virtually the entire area is covered with mixed hardwood and coniferous forests except for the marsh and swamp habitat found in the central parcel of this multi-parcel property.
Location, access, & parking
Three areas, all in Barre, provide parking for access to this property. Users can find a dirt parking lot large enough for 5 vehicles off Spooner Road, a 5 vehicle parking area off Raccoon Hill Road, and space for 2 vehicles off of Dana Road. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
Habitat at this management area supports white-tailed deer, wild turkey, eastern coyote, red fox, raccoon, opossum, gray squirrel, crow, numerous small game and aquatic furbearers. Racoon Hill Brook is a cold water fisheries resource and contains naturally reproducing populations of brook trout.
Wildlife viewing & other features
The wetland complexes on this property are well suited for waterfowl and wading bird viewing as well as aquatic mammals.
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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