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Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Lancaster, MA
Right now

A large state-owned floodplain along the Nashua, Still and Dead Rivers spanning Bolton, Harvard and Lancaster, popular with hunters, anglers and birders and stocked with pheasant in fall.

What to expect

Trails
Informal walks along the main stem of the Nashua River; no formal blazed trail network
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed. MassWildlife requires a dog on a wildlife management area to be caged, bridled, or restrained on a physical leash or tether (321 CMR 3.01(1)(p)(i)).
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife) Website

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area?
Dogs must be leashed. MassWildlife requires a dog on a wildlife management area to be caged, bridled, or restrained on a physical leash or tether (321 CMR 3.01(1)(p)(i)).
What rules should I know at Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area?
Wear blaze orange and use caution during hunting season, especially on opening weekend; hunting is not allowed on Sundays.

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