A 291-acre state wildlife area on the Southbridge-Sturbridge line with hemlock and hardwood stands, alder thickets and rocky outcrops, still showing recovering forest from a 2011 tornado that tore through the property.
What to expect
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries & Wildlife), Central District
(508) 835-3607 · WebsiteCommon questions
What happened to this forest?
A 2011 tornado damaged much of the property, and MassWildlife has used the area since to study how habitat rebounds after major storm damage.
Can I bring my dog to McKinstry Brook Wildlife Management Area?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
What rules should I know at McKinstry Brook Wildlife Management Area?
Hunting occurs on site for deer and gray squirrel; visitors should wear blaze orange in fall.