A 1,176-acre state wildlife management area spanning Ashby and Ashburnham, with fields, wetlands, and beaver flowages managed primarily for hunting, fishing, and wildlife habitat rather than groomed trails.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed or tethered on WMA land; off-leash only when actively hunting or training with a licensed hunter, or at a permitted field trial.
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)
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Not here
No restrooms
Typical of MassWildlife WMA land.
Common questions
Are there trails at Ashby Wildlife Management Area?
Yes. Surface: natural.
Is there an entry fee at Ashby Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Ashby Wildlife Management Area?
Dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed or tethered on WMA land; off-leash only when actively hunting or training with a licensed hunter, or at a permitted field trial.
What rules should I know at Ashby Wildlife Management Area?
Wear blaze orange during hunting season; land is actively hunted.