Haskell Swamp Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and parking in Zone 11
Haskell Swamp Wildlife Management Area is 3,104 acres of MassWildlife land in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester (Plymouth County), in Wildlife Management Zone 11. MassWildlife says all of its WMAs are open to hunting, fishing and trapping. Hunters took 4,153 deer in Zone 11 in 2025, and MassWildlife maps 2 parking areas for the property with room for about 18 vehicles.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: MassWildlife's Haskell Swamp WMA fact sheet. Harvest: MassWildlife 2025 Deer Harvest Summary. Seasons: MassWildlife deer hunting regulations (2026 dates).
MassWildlife (Fish and Game) landState forest and park land (DCR)Haskell Swamp WMAZone lineParkingHighway
| Size | 3,104 acres (MassWildlife), in 7 pieces |
|---|---|
| Town | Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester |
| County | Plymouth |
| Wildlife Management Zone | Zone 11 |
| MassWildlife district | Southeast District |
| Parking (MassWildlife) | 2 lots, about 18 spaces |
| Deer taken in Zone 11, 2025 | 4,153 (2,120 adult males) |
| Nearest town centers | Mattapoisett (under a mile), Marion (2 mi) and Rochester (2 mi) |
What is Haskell Swamp WMA like?
MassWildlife describes it: "Haskell Swamp WMA is comprised of red maple swamp, Atlantic white cedar swamp, upland forest dominated by oaks and white pine as well as small areas of eastern hemlock. The property is traversed by several scenic old logging roads. The northwestern part of the WMA is comprised of two named swamps; Towsers Swamp and Haskell Swamp, which are separated by a long, narrow ridge of upland called Towsers Neck. Most of the WMA is in the drainage area for the Sippican River."
On wildlife: "The WMA supports a large variety of wildlife including red shouldered hawks, woodpeckers, hermit thrushes, and other song birds. The property also supports at least two populations of water-willow borer (state listed as Threatened), a species of moth endemic to Massachusetts. Much of the WMA property was managed for forest products prior to being acquired by MassWildlife in 2000. This long-standing pattern management resulted in many mature trees, adding to the scenic quality of the area."
Quoted from MassWildlife's Haskell Swamp WMA fact sheet.
What does MassWildlife say about hunting Haskell Swamp WMA?
"There are opportunities to hunt white-tailed deer and eastern coyote on this WMA."
How do you get into Haskell Swamp WMA?
"The parking area is on Dexter Lane. If the gate is locked, there is room for cars to park outside the gate."
| Parking | Spaces | Surface | Condition | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell Swamp WMA Dexter Lane Parking Area | 10 | Dirt | Fair | 41.71938 | -70.80929 |
| Parking | 8 | Dirt/Gravel | Good | 41.71085 | -70.83792 |
From MassWildlife parking for recreation.
Highways within five miles: I-195, MA 105, MA 28, I-495, US 6 and MA 240. Distances to the nearest town centers: Mattapoisett under a mile, Marion 2 miles, Rochester 2 miles and Acushnet 3 miles. Other WMAs nearby: Mattapoisett River (2 miles), Hartley Reservoir (4 miles), South Shore Marshes (5 miles).
When can you hunt deer on Haskell Swamp WMA in 2026?
Deer seasons follow Zone 11: archery October 5 to November 28, shotgun November 30 to December 12, primitive firearms December 14 to 31 and a winter season January 1 to 30, 2027. In 2025 the zone gave 2,139 deer to archers and 1,358 in shotgun season.
| Zone | WMA acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Adult males, 2025 | Deer, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11 | 3,160 | 4,153 | 2,120 | 3,830 |
Seasons: MassWildlife deer hunting regulations (2026 dates). Harvest: MassWildlife 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; MassWildlife 2024 Deer Harvest Summary.
What rules apply on Haskell Swamp WMA?
Under 321 CMR 3.01, camping, fires and target practice need the Director's written permission, vehicles stay on roads open to traffic, and dogs must be leashed unless hunting or training with a licensed hunter.
Source: MassWildlife WMA regulations.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Haskell Swamp WMA?
Yes. MassWildlife says all WMAs are open to hunting, fishing and trapping; deer seasons follow Zone 11, where the 2026 shotgun season runs November 30 to December 12 (MassWildlife WMA regulations).
What zone is Haskell Swamp WMA in?
Zone 11, as MassWildlife's fact sheet gives it. Hunters took 4,153 deer in Zone 11 in 2025, 2,120 of them adult males, after 3,830 in 2024 (MassWildlife 2025 Deer Harvest Summary).
Where do you park for Haskell Swamp WMA?
MassWildlife maps 2 parking areas: Haskell Swamp WMA Dexter Lane Parking Area (about 10 cars, dirt); a lot (about 8 cars, dirt/gravel). Its fact sheet adds: "The parking area is on Dexter Lane. If the gate is locked, there is room for cars to park outside the gate."
What can you hunt on Haskell Swamp WMA?
MassWildlife's fact sheet: "There are opportunities to hunt white-tailed deer and eastern coyote on this WMA."
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Sources: MassWildlife fact sheet; MassWildlife Lands (MassGIS); MassWildlife parking for recreation; MassWildlife 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; MassWildlife deer hunting regulations (2026 dates); MassWildlife WMA regulations; public land MassGIS Protected and Recreational OpenSpace for state and Army Corps land; USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1) for federal land; towns U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, towns (county subdivisions). FilledTag is not part of Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife).