A 68.4-acre Wildlife Management Area on the south side of Clapps Pond, owned by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (MassWildlife) and left largely unmanaged; open to the public for walking, hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife viewing like other state WMAs.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Hunting
Allowed General Massachusetts hunting seasons apply (e.g. archery/shotgun/muzzleloader deer roughly late Sept–early Dec; waterfowl roughly Oct–Jan), subject to zone and species regulation. Verify current-year dates with MassWildlife before visiting.
Fishing
Allowed year-round, general MA freshwater fishing regulations apply
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife, Southeast District
(508) 759-3406 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
Not here
No info kiosk
No facilities documented; described as largely unmanaged
Common questions
Yes. Clapps Pond WMA is a Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Wildlife Management Area, open to hunting, fishing, and trapping in season, in addition to walking and wildlife viewing.
Not documented as a swim spot; this is an unmanaged state wildlife parcel, not a swimming beach.
No dedicated WMA lot; use the same trailheads as Clapps/Duck Ponds (Shank Painter Pond Wildlife Sanctuary lot on Route 6, or the Route 6 shoulder pull-off).
Where do I park at Clapps Pond WMA?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Clapps Pond WMA?
Yes, Free
What rules should I know at Clapps Pond WMA?
This is a designated Wildlife Management Area where hunting (including firearms deer season) and trapping are permitted in season, unlike the adjoining Town/Trust conservation land. Visitors, especially with dogs, should be aware of active hunting seasons and consider wearing blaze orange during…
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