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Shales Brook WMA

Open to the publicPreserve · Becket, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
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Dogs
Restrained on a leash or tether, or caged, at all times; never unattended or at large. The only exception is a licensed hunter actively hunting or training a hunting dog. Dog waste must be collected immediately and carried out of the WMA…
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MassWildlife 413-447-9789 · Website

Common questions

Is Shales Brook WMA open today?
Shales Brook WMA is a public preserve in Becket, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Can I bring my dog to Shales Brook WMA?
Restrained on a leash or tether, or caged, at all times; never unattended or at large. The only exception is a licensed hunter actively hunting or training a hunting dog. Dog waste must be collected immediately and carried out of the WMA (321 CMR 3.01(1)(p)).

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.