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Nicholas Farm Wildlife Management Area

Woodlands and quiet pond shores around Carbuncle Pond in western Coventry.

Kent County Grid FN41cq

POTA GPS coordinates

41.6804, -71.7739

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Clouds and the wooded shoreline reflected in the still water of Carbuncle Pond.
Carbuncle Pond, Coventry, RIPhoto: Doug McGradyCC BY 2.0
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US-6990 mapped area
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Plan your visit

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POTA GPS coordinates

41.6804, -71.7739

Seasonal orange required

Second Saturday in September through the last day of February, and third Saturday in April through the last day of May.

Wear at least 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange above the waist, visible from all directions; 500 square inches during shotgun deer season.

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Hours & seasons
30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset for ordinary visits.

Before setting up

  • Use designated access points and keep roads, gates, trails, and boat ramps clear.
  • Organized groups of 10 or more need a DEM special use permit.

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