Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area — Attraction in Hanson

As someone who has lived across the street for years I have always enjoyed walking here just about everyday. Gone are those days. In The last year or less so many people come here that I don’t enjoy it like I used to. You’ll run into at LEAST a dozen unleashed dogs with no recall and aggression issues, people leave trash all over and don’t respect people’s space. My dog has been attacked more then once by off leash dogs here and mine was Leashed!!! If you’re looking for a nice relaxing place to go for a walk, or walk your dog SAFELY...this is not the place to go. I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m going to starting DRIVING somewhere everyday now because I’ve had so many bad experiences here lately. It’s pitiful locals can’t enjoy like they used to....

Nice place, loads of birds, including eagles, hawks, and an unusual amount of orioles. Sandhill cranes are also regular visitors. There is a problem with the many inconsiderate dog owners who let their animals run off-leash without any hesitation. I photograph birds and the dogs often get in the way and spook the birds. When I want to get away from the ubiquitous canines (why do dog owners feel the right to ignore "must be kept on a leash" signs?) there are wooded areas where most casual visitors do not go. Also wetlands, pine forest, mixed woods, nicely...

Has become full of fishing line, bulbs, hooks everywhere. Dead animals and shot gun shells left by what remained of what rhe hunters took. The place has become trashed so bad I need a bigger bag if I go back. EPA should definetly set up a few game cameras and catch whoever is doing all this. It's become so so bad. Plus to add no one is picking up after there dog. The horse stuff that is expected its a horse trail so whatever. Lastly, it's just rhe excessive uptick recently in the last year has become a pattern rhat is nit something I feel incan stay quiet...