Hitchcock Mountain WMA

Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) are open to the public for fishing, hunting, trapping, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Towns: East Brookfield
Acreage: 268
Wildlife Management Zone: 8 

Description

This property consists of rolling hardwoods with a mix of white pine stands. There are also perennial streams with vernal pools on this property.

Location, access, & parking

The WMA is off of West Sturbridge Road, There is no formal access. See WMA map.

Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.

Hunting opportunities

Large hardwood ridges provide hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and gray squirrel.

Hunting regulations

Wildlife viewing & other features

This is a large tract of property bordering High Rocks with seasonal views to the east.

Get wildlife viewing tips.

Regulations

Read Wildlife Management Area regulations.

About Wildlife Management Areas

MassWildlife owns and manages over 220,000 acres of land to conserve fish and wildlife habitats and provide access for outdoor recreation. All WMAs are open to hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreation activities. Visit the MassWildlife Lands Viewer for an interactive map of MassWildlife properties.

You can support land protection in Massachusetts. Contributions to the Wildlands Fund help pay for the cost of acquiring wildlife habitat. Learn more about the Wildlands Fund.