A roughly 826-acre state wildlife management area straddling Sturbridge and Holland, mixed hardwood and hemlock/white pine forest managed primarily for hunting, trapping, fishing and wildlife habitat rather than recreation infrastructure.
What to expect
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife), Central District
(508) 835-3607 · WebsiteCommon questions
Why is it called Leadmine?
The WMA is named for the nearby colonial-era graphite (historically called "black lead") mining at Tantiusques.
Are there trails at Leadmine Wildlife Management Area?
Yes.
What rules should I know at Leadmine Wildlife Management Area?
No hunting on Sundays (statewide Massachusetts rule).