A small, 103-acre state wildlife area straddling North Brookfield and New Braintree. A hardwood ridge and old apple-tree fields mix with active beaver impoundments along Sucker Brook. There are no maintained trails, just wild ground.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Intentionally wild; no maintained trails, natural landscape only
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed on WMAs; off-leash only while actively hunting or hunt-training with a licensed hunter, or at a permitted field trial. Overrides the town's general control-at-all-times default because it's state land.
Hunting
Allowed per MassWildlife's statewide season calendar
Fishing
Allowed year-round per MA freshwater regs
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)
WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Sucker Brook WMA?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Sucker Brook WMA?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Sucker Brook WMA?
Dogs must be leashed on WMAs; off-leash only while actively hunting or hunt-training with a licensed hunter, or at a permitted field trial. Overrides the town's general control-at-all-times default because it's state land.