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Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area
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Type State Wildlife Management Area
Location 9988 Wehrle Dr, Clarence, New York 14031
Nearest city Buffalo, New York
Area 235 acres (95 ha)
Operated by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

The Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area is a special natural place. It is located in the town of Clarence, New York, in Erie County, New York. This area covers about 235 acres, which is like 175 football fields! It is protected to help nature thrive. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation takes care of this important area.

Exploring Tillman Road WMA

This wildlife area is a mix of different natural spaces. It includes about 80 acres of cattail swamp. Cattails are tall plants that grow in wet, marshy places.

Where is Tillman Road WMA?

The Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area is in the southeast part of Clarence, New York. You can find it south of NY-5, which is also called Main Street. It is also north of the New York State Thruway.

Fun Things to Do at the WMA

Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area boardwalk
The boardwalk at the WMA.

The Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area is a great place to visit. It has two parking areas for visitors. One is right on Tillman Road, and another is on Bergtold Road.

Trails and Boardwalks

You can explore the preserve on several trails. There are two loop trails of different lengths. This means you can choose a short walk or a longer adventure. Some parts of the trails are on narrow boardwalks. These boardwalks help you stay dry when the ground is marshy.

There is also a short boardwalk and a special viewing platform near Bergtold Road. This is a perfect spot to look out over the swamp.

Activities for Visitors

Many fun activities are allowed at the Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area. You can go hiking and enjoy nature. It's a wonderful place for nature observation, like watching birds. Photography is also popular here. If you like fishing, you can do that too. In the winter, you can go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.

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