Towns: New Braintree, North Brookfield
Acreage: 103
Wildlife Management Zone: 8
Description
This property consists of a hardwood ridge and active agricultural fields, with small overgrown fields and old apple trees mixed in. It also has Sucker Brook flowing through it, as well as active beaver impoundments on the west side of the property.
Location, access, & parking
Parking for this area is located on Murphy Road and will accommodate 2 vehicles. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat management
Currently, there is active agriculture on the fields. The WMA is also managed for open space.
Learn more about MassWildlife’s habitat management activities.
Hunting opportunities
This is a small WMA with limited hunting opportunities for small game. Beaver impoundments provide for waterfowl hunting opportunities.
Wildlife viewing & other features
There are viewing opportunities for Beaver and other aquatic mammals around Sucker Brook and the beaver impounded areas.
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.