Towns: Dunstable, Groton, Pepperell
Acreage: 413
Wildlife Management Zone: 9
Waterfowl Zone: Central
Description
Unkety Brook WMA is comprised of two sections. The northern section is located in Pepperell and Dunstable along the Nashua River, while the larger southern section abuts other protected parcels around Horse Hill.
Location, access, & parking
The northern parcel can be accessed through the Nashua River Access Area on Groton Street as well as the Rail Trail parking area on Shawnee road and off of River Road in Dunstable. The southern section can be accessed on Groton Street, from the powerlines at Raddin Road, and roadside off Hall Street at the stone byway. See WMA Map.
Note: WMA's are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat Management
The sand pits, located on the northern parcel, are managed for dense cover which is excellent habitat for small game and upland birds.
Learn more about MassWildlife's habitat management activities.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
Forests support ruffed grouse, deer, fox, cottontail rabbit, coyote, fisher, raccoon, woodcock, and gray squirrel. The beaver ponds support multiple waterfowl species. This WMA contains small sections of Unkety Brook which is a cold water fish resource and the Nissitissit River. Both are stocked with trout. Large sections of the Nashua River, which offer some limited warm water fishing opportunities, are also accessible through this WMA. For more information about trout stocking got to mass.gov/trout.
Wildlife viewing & other features
The Nashua River provides opportunities for large raptor sightings during the nesting season. Naturalists will especially enjoy the diversity of species located on this WMA..
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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