Town: Peru
Acreage: 323
Wildlife Management Zone: 2
Description
This property consists predominantly of mixed stands of hardwoods. Red maple, oak species, and ash make up a large part of the WMA. White pine stands are also found throughout the property. The southern edge of the WMA connects with Middlefield State Forest. Tracy Pond sits in the northwest part of the property, not far from the parking area. It is a small, shallow, warmwater pond.
Location, access, & parking
There is a dirt parking area on Middlefield Road in Peru. See WMA map.
Note: WMAs are intentionally wild, visitors will find natural landscapes rather than maintained trails.
Habitat management
A small timber cut was conducted in 2010/2011 on the eastern section of the WMA.
Learn more about MassWildlife's habitat management activities.
Hunting opportunities
The area provides good wildlife habitat with plentiful food sources offering hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer and black bear. The pond offers waterfowl hunting opportunities on the southern edge. The WMA has agricultural use areas on its northern and eastern edges which provide good eastern coyote habitat. Ruffed grouse can also be found in the mixed forested areas.
Fishing opportunities
Tracy Pond is a small and shallow pond. There are opportunities for warmwater fish species. There is shore fishing that can be accessed from the parking lot through the use of an old dirt road.
Wildlife viewing & other features
There are excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. The pond is home to many aquatic species including beaver.
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.