Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and parking in Zone 3
Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area is 1,190 acres of MassWildlife land in Egremont (Berkshire County), in Wildlife Management Zone 3. MassWildlife says all of its WMAs are open to hunting, fishing and trapping. Hunters took 706 deer in Zone 3 in 2025, and MassWildlife maps 1 parking area for the property with room for about 10 vehicles.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: MassWildlife's Jug End State Reservation and WMA fact sheet. Harvest: MassWildlife 2025 Deer Harvest Summary. Seasons: MassWildlife deer hunting regulations (2026 dates).
MassWildlife (Fish and Game) landState forest and park land (DCR)National Park ServiceJug End State Reservation and WMAZone lineParkingHighway
| Size | 1,190 acres (MassWildlife), in 3 pieces |
|---|---|
| Town | Egremont |
| County | Berkshire |
| Wildlife Management Zone | Zone 3 |
| MassWildlife district | Western District |
| Parking (MassWildlife) | 1 lot, about 10 spaces |
| Deer taken in Zone 3, 2025 | 706 (419 adult males) |
| Nearest town centers | Egremont (2 mi), Mount Washington (3 mi) and Sheffield (4 mi) |
What is Jug End State Reservation and WMA like?
MassWildlife describes it: "Jug End State Reservation and WMA is an expansive and beautiful property owned and managed in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. It includes a variety of habitats including northern hardwood forest along the slopes and ridge tops interspersed with stands of hemlock and pine, managed fields and young forest, and old orchards."
On its habitat work: "The fields and shrublands at Jug End are maintained on a rotating basis. Some field are mowed annually. Efforts to release fruit bearing trees and to control invasive plants occur periodically."
On wildlife: "Jug End is one of the most picturesque areas in the Southern Berkshires. With beautiful views and abundant wildlife it is an excellent place to visit for hunting or other outdoor recreational pursuits. Unlike other WMAs, Jug End has some walking paths that are maintained by DCR so, although the terrain is generally steep, much of the area can be accessed relatively easily. The remnants of an old golf course are still visible in some of the fields."
Quoted from MassWildlife's Jug End State Reservation and WMA fact sheet.
What does MassWildlife say about hunting Jug End State Reservation and WMA?
"Signs of white-tailed deer and black bear are readily apparent on this property. The fields and shrub habitats are ideal for cottontail rabbit and other small game. Wild turkey are present here throughout the year and can be seen in the fields each spring."
Its rules for the area: "The property is co-managed by MassWildlife and the Department of Conservation and Recreation; visitors should check access points for any special regulations."
On fishing: "Fenton Brook flows through the WMA and is a coldwater stream which contain native brook trout. The stream can be accessed from the primary parking area and improves in quality as you move upstream."
How do you get into Jug End State Reservation and WMA?
"A well-marked gravel parking lot for 10 vehicles is located on Jug End Road in the town of Egremont. Additional parking and access can be gained from numerous other pull-offs and unmaintained lots along the roads surrounding this property."
| Parking | Spaces | Surface | Condition | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | 10 | Gravel | Good | 42.14845 | -73.44999 |
From MassWildlife parking for recreation.
Highways within five miles: MA 41, US 7, MA 23 and MA 71. Distances to the nearest town centers: Egremont 2 miles, Mount Washington 3 miles, Sheffield 4 miles and Alford 7 miles. Other WMAs nearby: Dolomite Ledges (1 mile), Karner Brook (2 miles), North Egremont (5 miles).
When can you hunt deer on Jug End State Reservation and WMA in 2026?
Deer seasons follow Zone 3: archery October 5 to November 28, shotgun November 30 to December 12, primitive firearms December 14 to 31. In 2025 the zone gave 259 deer to archers and 311 in shotgun season.
| Zone | WMA acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Adult males, 2025 | Deer, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | 1,168 | 706 | 419 | 650 |
Seasons: MassWildlife deer hunting regulations (2026 dates). Harvest: MassWildlife 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; MassWildlife 2024 Deer Harvest Summary.
What rules apply on Jug End State Reservation and WMA?
Under 321 CMR 3.01, camping, fires and target practice need the Director's written permission, vehicles stay on roads open to traffic, and dogs must be leashed unless hunting or training with a licensed hunter.
Source: MassWildlife WMA regulations.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Jug End State Reservation and WMA?
Yes. MassWildlife says all WMAs are open to hunting, fishing and trapping; deer seasons follow Zone 3, where the 2026 shotgun season runs November 30 to December 12 (MassWildlife WMA regulations).
What zone is Jug End State Reservation and WMA in?
Zone 3, as MassWildlife's fact sheet gives it. Hunters took 706 deer in Zone 3 in 2025, 419 of them adult males, after 650 in 2024 (MassWildlife 2025 Deer Harvest Summary).
Where do you park for Jug End State Reservation and WMA?
MassWildlife maps 1 parking area: a lot (about 10 cars, gravel). Its fact sheet adds: "A well-marked gravel parking lot for 10 vehicles is located on Jug End Road in the town of Egremont. Additional parking and access can be gained from numerous other pull-offs and unmaintained lots along the roads surrounding this property."
What can you hunt on Jug End State Reservation and WMA?
MassWildlife's fact sheet: "Signs of white-tailed deer and black bear are readily apparent on this property. The fields and shrub habitats are ideal for cottontail rabbit and other small game. Wild turkey are present here throughout the year and can be seen in the fields each spring."
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Sources: MassWildlife fact sheet; MassWildlife Lands (MassGIS); MassWildlife parking for recreation; MassWildlife 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; MassWildlife deer hunting regulations (2026 dates); MassWildlife WMA regulations; public land MassGIS Protected and Recreational OpenSpace for state and Army Corps land; USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1) for federal land; towns U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, towns (county subdivisions). FilledTag is not part of Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife).