A 329-acre wildlife management area straddling Conway and Whately, with mature upland forest and Jimmy Nolan Brook running through its western edge. There is no dedicated parking area; the intentionally wild land is reached on foot from abutting conservation land off Poplar Hill Road.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be restrained on leash or in a vehicle/cage at all times, except when accompanying a licensed hunter or hunt-training, per the statewide WMA dog regulation (321 CMR) that took effect in 2019
Accessibility
Not accessible; natural terrain, no paved path or accessible parking
Fishing
Allowed per state season
What's here
Not here
No info kiosk
no parking area or kiosk currently exists for this WMA
Common questions
Yes, for black bear, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, squirrel, coyote, fox and raccoon, following the statewide MassWildlife season for each species; no closure is posted specific to this WMA.
Is there an entry fee at Mount Esther Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Mount Esther Wildlife Management Area?
Dogs must be restrained on leash or in a vehicle/cage at all times, except when accompanying a licensed hunter or hunt-training, per the statewide WMA dog regulation (321 CMR) that took effect in 2019
Is Mount Esther Wildlife Management Area wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; natural terrain, no paved path or accessible parking