A 201-acre wildlife management area of hayfields and floodplain forest along the Connecticut River, cooperatively managed by MassWildlife on land owned by FirstLight Power. There are no maintained trails, just informal walking through open fields and along the riverbank.
What to expect
Dogs
State Wildlife Management Area / Wildlife Conservation Easement rule applies instead of the town leash bylaw: dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times except when actively engaged in licensed hunting or hunt training with a handler.
Managed by
MassWildlife Connecticut Valley District
(413) 323-7632 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Bennett Meadows Wildlife Management Area?
State Wildlife Management Area / Wildlife Conservation Easement rule applies instead of the town leash bylaw: dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times except when actively engaged in licensed hunting or hunt training with a handler.