A large state Wildlife Management Area between Westborough and Northborough, formerly called the Westborough WMA, with mature forest, open fields and wetland pockets bordering much of Lake Chauncy.
What to expect
Dogs
State Wildlife Management Area dog regulations (effective January 2019) generally require dogs to be under control; check current MassWildlife WMA rules directly, as the exact leash requirement text could not be independently verified here.
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)
WebsiteWorth knowing
- Renamed for former MassWildlife director Wayne F. MacCallum; was previously known as the Westborough Wildlife Management Area.
Common questions
Yes. It's a state Wildlife Management Area, so standard Massachusetts hunting seasons apply regardless of town firearm bylaws; the town's bow-only rule for its own conservation land does not apply here.
Can I bring my dog to Wayne F. MacCallum Wildlife Management Area?
State Wildlife Management Area dog regulations (effective January 2019) generally require dogs to be under control; check current MassWildlife WMA rules directly, as the exact leash requirement text could not be independently verified here.