A 1,638-acre state wildlife management area spanning Halifax and Hanson, built around a former cranberry-bog reservoir, with more than 10 miles of trails including a stretch of the Bay Circuit Trail.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be restrained by leash/chain or strict voice control; owners must remove waste. Exempt for hunting dogs used in training, field trials, or hunting with licensed hunters.
Managed by
MassWildlife, Southeast District
508-759-3406 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog off-leash?
Only while hunting or training with licensed hunters, or at a permitted field trial. Otherwise dogs must be leashed or under strict voice control, and waste must be picked up.
The Hanson side (Hawks Avenue) is the reliable access point; the Halifax side off Elm Street is currently blocked.
Can I bring my dog to Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area?
Dogs must be restrained by leash/chain or strict voice control; owners must remove waste. Exempt for hunting dogs used in training, field trials, or hunting with licensed hunters.
What rules should I know at Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area?
Active hunting area in season; wear blaze orange during hunting season (general MA WMA guidance, not confirmed specific to this property).