National Fish Hatchery · Vermont · FWS Region 5

Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery is located in Rutland County, Vermont, with about 35 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 35 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 35 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Vermont hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is pleased to offer recreational fishing along Furnace Brook at the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery in North Chittendon, Vermont.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH

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Destination: Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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43.74196, -72.97643
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43°44′31.1″N 72°58′35.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • Rutland, VT9.1 mi N of town
  • Montpelier, VT41 mi SW of town
  • Burlington, VT52 mi S of town
  • Brattleboro, VT65 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • BTV Burlington Intl51 mi
  • ALB Albany Intl80 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM7:30 PM13h 16m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM7:04 PM12h 35m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM6:35 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM6:10 PM11h 06m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM4:44 PM10h 18m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM4:28 PM9h 43m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:17 PM9h 12m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM4:15 PM8h 57m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM4:24 PM8h 59m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM4:38 PM9h 16m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM5:00 PM9h 51m

Computed for 43.742, -72.976 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH located?

Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery is in Rutland County, Vermont, about 9 miles N of Rutland, VT (straight-line). GPS: 43.74196, -72.97643.

What are legal shooting hours at Dwight D. Eisenhower NFH?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Missisquoi NWR

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Richard Cronin Aquatic Resource Center

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1 closed
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.