Avoid the extreme southern portion of the property where the dam and reservoir are to be found.

Because Blackwater is a federal project, directional signage is very conspicuous. Take Exit 17 off I-93 in Canterbury. Then follow Route 4 north for about 10 miles to Salisbury Center. Turn left onto Route 127.

After about one mile, Route 127 makes a sharp southward bend. Continue straight onto Warner Road, which runs through the Blackwater Flood Control project into Smiths Corner. Several access points may be found along this roadway.

Enfield Wildlife
Management Area
In the Connecticut River Valley, turkey hunters should plan to visit the 2,800-acre Enfield WMA in Enfield. Its unique terrain features are ideal for the wild birds. Much of the property is flat, almost plateau-like, atop Montcalm Hill. Several small ponds also dot the hilltop.

Hunters coming in from the east can expect a bit of a climb. If you walk into the forest from the south or west, the terrain is friendlier.

Take Exit 15 off I-89 onto Smith Pond Road to access the WMA. Scout the area thoroughly before choosing your turkey-hunting spot. Several fire-access roads will aid in this endeavor.

Another option is to bypass Smith Pond and travel into Shaker Village to Route 4A. Travel south on Route 4A to Fish Market Center.

Turn right onto Bog Road and watch for access points.

For more information, call the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at (603) 271-3511. You can also visit the department's Web site at www.nhfishandwildlife.com.

For travel information, call 1-800-386-4664.

MAINE
After a long, snowy winter, many Maine hunters exhibit symptoms of severe cabin fever. The spring turkey- hunting season is a sure cure for these and other ailments.