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Thayer Pond Wildlife Management Area

Details unconfirmedPond · Rutland, MA
Right now

A 131-acre MassWildlife property where the Mass Central Rail Trail crosses Thayer Pond on a causeway, with mixed hardwood forest, beaver activity along Mill Brook, and warmwater fishing.

What to expect

Dogs
Leashed except when accompanying a licensed hunter; owners must remove waste within 100 feet of parking areas
Fishing
Allowed
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed
Birdwatching
Allowed
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife) Website

What's here

Not here

No restrooms
None present

Common questions

Is it hunting season here?
Hunting follows the statewide MassWildlife calendar; no separate season dates specific to this WMA are posted.
Can I bring my dog to Thayer Pond Wildlife Management Area?
Leashed except when accompanying a licensed hunter; owners must remove waste within 100 feet of parking areas
What rules should I know at Thayer Pond Wildlife Management Area?
Dogs off-leash only when hunting or hunt training with a licensed hunter.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.