National Fish Hatchery · Tennessee · FWS Region 4

Erwin National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Erwin National Fish Hatchery is located in Unicoi County, Tennessee, with about 56 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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Erwin 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 Erwin 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: 56 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed56 ac 100%
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Station Closed 56 —

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

Fishing at Erwin NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Erwin NFH.

How to get to Erwin NFH

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Destination: Erwin National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
36.16551, -82.38827
DMS
36°09′55.8″N 82°23′17.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • Johnson City, TN10 mi S of town
  • Asheville, NC40 mi N of town
  • Knoxville, TN87 mi E of town
  • Greenville, SC91 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • AVL Asheville Regional51 mi
  • GSP Greenville–Spartanburg88 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 Erwin 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, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM7:59 PM12h 59m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM7:38 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM7:14 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM6:55 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM5:34 PM10h 43m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM5:22 PM10h 17m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM5:15 PM9h 54m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:03 AM7:33 AM5:16 PM9h 43m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:10 AM7:40 AM5:24 PM9h 44m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:09 AM7:39 AM5:36 PM9h 57m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM5:54 PM10h 23m

Computed for 36.166, -82.388 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Erwin NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Erwin NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Erwin NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Erwin 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 Erwin NFH located?

Erwin National Fish Hatchery is in Unicoi County, Tennessee, about 10 miles S of Johnson City, TN (straight-line). GPS: 36.16551, -82.38827.

What are legal shooting hours at Erwin 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.