Upper Parker River WMA

Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) are open to the public for fishing, hunting, trapping, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Towns: Georgetown and Groveland  
Acreage: 171 
Wildlife Management Zone: 10 
Waterfowl Zone: Central  

Description

This property features a diverse collection of habitats ranging from mature beaver impoundments and sand pits to mixed hardwood and successional forests.

Location, access, & parking

Property can be accessed through the pull off on Salem Street and through Meadow Pond WCE off of Uptack Road. See WMA Map.  

Note: WMA's are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.  

Habitat Management

The sand pits are managed yearly for invasive species and to keep vegetation in check.

Learn more about MassWildlife's habitat management activities.

Hunting & fishing opportunities

The forest supports ruffed grouse, deer, fox, cottontail rabbit, coyote, fisher, raccoon, woodcock, and gray squirrel. Beaver ponds support multiple waterfowl species. The Upper Parker River WMA contains a section of the Parker River but it is likely too small to support fishing opportunities.

Hunting regulations

Freshwater fishing regulations

Wildlife viewing & other features

This property provides excellent birdwatching and wildlife viewing opportunities.  

Get wildlife viewing tips.

Regulations

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.