National Wildlife Refuge · Kentucky · FWS Region 4

Green River National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Green River National Wildlife Refuge lies in Henderson County, Kentucky, with about 2,197 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 3 mapped hunt units are listed as closed to hunting.

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2.2KFWS-owned acres
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Green River NWR 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 Green River NWR

  • 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 (3)

Acreage by status
Closed: 2,197 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed2,197 ac 100%
Units by size (acres)
Bluff No Hunt
1,403 ac
Horseshoe Bend
589 ac
Bluff Hunt
204 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Bluff Hunt Closed 204 —
Bluff No Hunt Closed 1,403 —
Horseshoe Bend Closed 589 —

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

Fishing at Green River NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Green River NWR.

How to get to Green River NWR

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Destination: Green River National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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37.89985, -87.52584
DMS
37°53′59.5″N 87°31′33.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Evansville, IN5.4 mi SE of town
  • Marion, IL78 mi E of town
  • Paducah, KY82 mi NE of town
  • Bowling Green, KY87 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali99 mi
  • BNA Nashville Intl132 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 Green River NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:49 AM6:19 AM7:21 PM13h 03m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM7:00 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM6:34 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:14 PM11h 17m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM4:52 PM10h 38m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM4:39 PM10h 10m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM4:32 PM9h 45m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:31 PM9h 34m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM4:40 PM9h 35m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM4:52 PM9h 48m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:24 AM6:54 AM5:11 PM10h 17m

Computed for 37.900, -87.526 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Green River NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Green River NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Green River NWR?

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

Where is Green River NWR located?

Green River National Wildlife Refuge is in Henderson County, Kentucky, about 5 miles SE of Evansville, IN (straight-line). GPS: 37.89985, -87.52584.

What are legal shooting hours at Green River NWR?

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.