Towns: Cummington
Acreage: 424
Wildlife Management Zone: 2, 4N
Description
The Cummington WMA is comprised of four sections separated from each other by no more than a 1/2 mile. The WMA consists of steep slopes rising from less than 1,000 feet to higher than 1,400 feet and is entirely forested. The western parcel is northern hardwoods-hemlock-white pine forest with scattered red oak and sugar maples. The middle two sections are predominately northern hardwoods including beech, maple, birch, and black cherry. with some white pine stands. The easternmost parcel is dominated by hemlock and white pine.
Location, access, & parking
The two western parcels have grass pull-off parking areas along Route 9, the third has a small dirt parking area on Stage Road, the 4th parcel has no road frontage and can only be accessed by crossing the East Branch of the Westfield River. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Hunting opportunities
The WMA provides excellent food sources and cover for black bear, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey.
Hunting & fishing opportunities
The east branch of the Westfield River, which is stocked with trout, runs through Cummington WMA along Route 9. The section of the WMA accessed from Stage Road abuts the north branch of the Swift River which is a CFR containing eastern brook trout. For more information about trout stocking, go to mass.gov/trout.
Freshwater fishing regulations
Wildlife viewing & other features
The East Branch has several rare dragonflies, including the endangered harpoon clubtail (Gomphus descriptus).
Regulations
About Wildlife Management Areas
MassWildlife owns and manages over 220,000 acres of land to conserve fish and wildlife habitats and provide access for outdoor recreation. All WMAs are open to hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreation activities. Visit the MassWildlife Lands Viewer for an interactive map of MassWildlife properties.
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