Yes. We ask that all owners follow these guidelines:

Carry a leash
Leash aggressive dogs
Control excessive noise
Do not leave dogs unattended
Pick up and dispose of dog waste
Prevent digging and destructive behavior

Hunting on Essex County Greenbelt Association (Greenbelt) land is presently allowed by permission only on a limited basis for white-tailed deer, waterfowl and certain game birds. Hunting for other species is prohibited on all Greenbelt properties until further notice. All permissions are issued prior to the opening of each hunting season. Permissions are rarely issued once the hunting seasons are underway.

The Director of Land Stewardship authorizes all hunting on Greenbelt land. Hunting permits will be issued only to active Greenbelt members. Permits are issued annually and previous permit holders may be given preference.  Permits are only valid for one calendar year/hunting season. The permit must be in the hunter’s possession at all times while hunting on a Greenbelt property. All Massachusetts laws apply.

Requests to obtain a hunting permission should be submitted in writing via mail or email to:

Director of Land Stewardship
Essex County Greenbelt Association
82 Eastern Avenue
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-7241 ext. 14.
dwr@ecga.org

The letter to Greenbelt should include your contact information (with email address and cell phone number if available), as well as information about your hunting background, what species will be targeted, methods (archery or firearms), and what property or properties you wish to hunt on. Requests for access to a specific property are preferred and it is advised to contact the Director of Land Stewardship to determine the status of a property before you spend time and energy scouting. All requests will be dated upon arrival and filed. Requests for deer hunting will be reviewed annually around September 1^st and permits sent out by Oct 15. Generally, requests received after the opening of the archery season are not granted. The majority of deer hunting permissions are for the archery season only.

 Maps of certain Greenbelt properties can be reviewed and/or purchased at our offices in Essex. Some maps are posted on our website. Membership information can be obtained at our offices or from our website at www.ecga.org. Contact the Director of Land Stewardship with questions.

Please email camping@ecga.org a few days before your intended stay to get permission to camp.

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Thank you for your interest in Greenbelt! We have many opportunities for volunteers, from administrative work to event help. Please visit our Volunteer page or email ecga@ecga.org.

send email to ecga@ecga.org

Effective May 1, 2012, Greenbelt has begun issuing a Membership card to all new and renewing members.  This special member benefit connects you with our Business Partners  - a fantastic and diverse group of local businesses that help make Essex County a unique place to live, work and play.  Present your card at any of these businesses to receive special discounts.  Be sure to check ecga.org for updates as we continue to welcome new businesses into this program.

 All of our properties and most events are free and open to the general public. You will not need to use your membership for access to our properties.

Greenbelt also recently launched a new online community for our members. Members can now update contact information, view giving history, and make quick and easy donations online. Please take a moment to register for Greenbelt’s online community.