National Fish Hatchery · Montana · FWS Region 6

Ennis National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Madison County, Montana, Ennis National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 162 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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1hunt units
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162FWS-owned acres
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Ennis 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 Ennis 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 162 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed162 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Closed 162 —

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

Fishing at Ennis NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Ennis NFH.

How to get to Ennis NFH

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Destination: Ennis National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
45.21990, -111.79431
DMS
45°13′11.6″N 111°47′39.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • Dillon, MT41 mi E of town
  • Bozeman, MT48 mi SW of town
  • Butte, MT65 mi SE of town
  • Helena, MT95 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • BZN Bozeman Yellowstone50 mi
  • IDA Idaho Falls Regional119 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 Ennis NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM8:07 PM13h 20m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM7:40 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM7:09 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:11 AM7:41 AM6:44 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM5:16 PM10h 12m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM4:59 PM9h 35m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:15 AM7:45 AM4:47 PM9h 02m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:29 AM7:59 AM4:45 PM8h 46m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:36 AM8:06 AM4:54 PM8h 48m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:32 AM8:02 AM5:08 PM9h 06m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:18 AM7:48 AM5:32 PM9h 44m

Computed for 45.220, -111.794 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Ennis NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Ennis NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Ennis NFH?

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

Where is Ennis NFH located?

Ennis National Fish Hatchery is in Madison County, Montana, about 41 miles E of Dillon, MT (straight-line). GPS: 45.21990, -111.79431.

What are legal shooting hours at Ennis 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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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.