National Wildlife Refuge · Massachusetts
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 1,549 acres (the portion in this state) in Hampshire County, Berkshire County + 2 more, Massachusetts (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 1,549 acres (Massachusetts portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Hampshire County, Berkshire County, Hampden County, Franklin County |
| Reference point | 42.34180, -72.56250 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont. Acreage on this page covers the Massachusetts portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Rainbow Beach Wildlife Management Area
41 acres · 1.8 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Lake Warner Wildlife Management Area
108 acres · 3.3 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Bachelor Brook Wildlife Management Area
92 acres · 6.5 mi away
Not recorded
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Whately Wildlife Management Area
417 acres · 8.6 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Mt. Esther Wildlife Management Area
327 acres · 8.7 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Mt. Tom Wildlife Management Area
83 acres · 9.1 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area
763 acres · 9.3 mi away
Not recorded
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Mt. Toby Wildlife Management Area
622 acres · 9.7 mi away
Not recorded
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area
1,383 acres · 10.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Mixed (open and restricted parcels)
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge” in Massachusetts combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.