A 341-acre wildlife management area of steep rolling hillsides and mixed hardwood forest in western Whately. There is no dedicated parking; access is on foot from Williamsburg Road and Webber Road, or along Grass Hill Road, an old town road on the west side.
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, part of Williamsburg Road near the entrance is physically blocked to vehicles about 100 yards from the Webber Road intersection
What's here
Not here
No info kiosk
no parking area exists for this WMA
Common questions
Yes, for black bear, white-tailed deer, coyote and squirrel, following the statewide MassWildlife season for each species; no closure is posted specific to this WMA.
Is there an entry fee at Whately Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Whately 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 Whately Wildlife Management Area wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; natural terrain, part of Williamsburg Road near the entrance is physically blocked to vehicles about 100 yards from the Webber Road intersection