National Fish Hatchery · Wyoming · FWS Region 6

Jackson National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Jackson National Fish Hatchery is located in Teton County, Wyoming, with about 32 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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Jackson 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 Jackson 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: 32 (100%)0huntable acres
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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 Wyoming hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Jackson NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Jackson National Fish Hatchery provides many exciting visitor opportunities. Sleeping Indian Pond on the hatchery grounds is popular for public fishing enjoyment and offers a wheelchair-accessible observation/fishing deck.

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

How to get to Jackson NFH

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Destination: Jackson National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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43.53575, -110.73578
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43°32′08.7″N 110°44′08.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • Jackson, WY4.0 mi N of town
  • Idaho Falls, ID65 mi E of town
  • Soda Springs, ID75 mi NE of town
  • Pocatello, ID98 mi NE of town

Closest airports

  • JAC Jackson Hole5.1 mi
  • IDA Idaho Falls Regional67 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 Jackson 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, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM8:00 PM13h 15m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM7:35 PM12h 35m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM7:06 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM6:41 PM11h 06m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM5:15 PM10h 19m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM4:59 PM9h 44m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM4:48 PM9h 13m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:18 AM7:48 AM4:47 PM8h 58m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:25 AM7:55 AM4:55 PM9h 00m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:23 AM7:53 AM5:10 PM9h 17m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:10 AM7:40 AM5:32 PM9h 52m

Computed for 43.536, -110.736 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Jackson NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Jackson NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Jackson NFH?

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

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

Where is Jackson NFH located?

Jackson National Fish Hatchery is in Teton County, Wyoming, about 4 miles N of Jackson, WY (straight-line). GPS: 43.53575, -110.73578.

What are legal shooting hours at Jackson 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

National Elk Refuge

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Grays Lake NWR

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Camas NWR

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Red Rock Lakes NWR

Beaverhead County, MT · 91 mi NW

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Bear Lake NWR

Bear Lake County, ID · 99 mi S

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🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

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Cokeville Meadows NWR

Lincoln County, WY · 109 mi S

3 special
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

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