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Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Russell, MA
Right now

A rugged, rocky WMA covering Tekoa Mountain (1,121 ft) on the eastern edge of the Berkshire plateau, straddling Russell and Montgomery and overlooking the Westfield River Gorge. There are no officially designated or maintained trails, only informal paths and old woods roads; all motorized vehicles including ATVs are prohibited.

What to expect

Dogs
Statewide MassWildlife WMA rule: dogs must be restrained (caged, bridled, tethered, or leashed) by the owner/handler; this does not apply to persons using dogs while actually hunting or hunt-training under a valid MA hunting/sporting…
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries & Wildlife) 508-389-6300 · Website

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area?
Statewide MassWildlife WMA rule: dogs must be restrained (caged, bridled, tethered, or leashed) by the owner/handler; this does not apply to persons using dogs while actually hunting or hunt-training under a valid MA hunting/sporting license, at permitted field trials. Dog waste must be collected…

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