A 185-acre state Wildlife Management Area in Hardwick and New Braintree, bisected by the Ware River and an active railroad. Hardwood ridges give way to agricultural fields, supporting deer, coyote, and gray squirrel hunting, with woodcock and raccoon opportunities near the wetlands and river edge.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
On MassWildlife Wildlife Management Areas, dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed or tethered at all times, with narrow exceptions for licensed hunters actively hunting or hunt-training and permitted field trials. Handlers must…
Accessibility
Not developed for accessibility; unmaintained natural terrain.
Fishing
Allowed per state fishing regulations, Ware River frontage
Managed by
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
WebsiteCommon questions
Can I fish the Ware River here?
Yes, the WMA is bisected by the Ware River, with river-edge habitat accessible from both the Lower Road and Unitas Road sides.
3 spaces on Lower Road (Route 32) for the northern portion; the southern portion via Unitas Road has no designated parking.
Where do I park at Ware River Wildlife Management Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Ware River Wildlife Management Area?
On MassWildlife Wildlife Management Areas, dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed or tethered at all times, with narrow exceptions for licensed hunters actively hunting or hunt-training and permitted field trials. Handlers must pick up dog waste in and near parking areas. This is a state…
Is Ware River Wildlife Management Area wheelchair accessible?
Not developed for accessibility; unmaintained natural terrain.