A 1,937-acre state Wildlife Management Area across two parcels in Hardwick, with recent forest cutting that has enhanced habitat for white-tailed deer and black bear, plus marshes and swamps supporting waterfowl, beaver, otter, mink, and muskrat.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
On MassWildlife Wildlife Management Areas, dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed or tethered at all times, with narrow exceptions for licensed hunters actively hunting or hunt-training and permitted field trials. Handlers must…
Accessibility
Not developed for accessibility; unmaintained natural terrain.
Fishing
Allowed per state fishing regulations
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
WebsiteCommon questions
No maintained trail system. WMAs are intentionally left wild for hunting and wildlife habitat, not built out with marked hiking trails.
Yes, but it must be leashed or tethered at all times, except for licensed hunters actively hunting or hunt-training, or at a permitted field trial.
Where do I park at Muddy Brook Wildlife Management Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Muddy Brook Wildlife Management Area?
On MassWildlife Wildlife Management Areas, dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed or tethered at all times, with narrow exceptions for licensed hunters actively hunting or hunt-training and permitted field trials. Handlers must pick up dog waste in and near parking areas. This is a state…
Is Muddy Brook Wildlife Management Area wheelchair accessible?
Not developed for accessibility; unmaintained natural terrain.