National Fish Hatchery · Louisiana · FWS Region 4

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery lies in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, with about 100 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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Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches 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: 100 (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 Louisiana hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Natchitoches NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Natchitoches NFH.

How to get to Natchitoches NFH

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Destination: Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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31.73802, -93.07814
DMS
31°44′16.9″N 93°04′41.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Alexandria, LA47 mi NW of town
  • Shreveport, LA67 mi SE of town
  • Monroe, LA77 mi SW of town
  • Natchez, MS99 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • SHV Shreveport Regional66 mi
  • LFT Lafayette Regional124 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 Natchitoches NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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*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, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM7:38 PM12h 51m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM7:19 PM12h 24m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM6:58 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM6:41 PM11h 27m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM5:24 PM10h 56m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:14 PM10h 34m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM5:08 PM10h 15m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM5:10 PM10h 06m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM5:18 PM10h 07m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:29 PM10h 17m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:45 PM10h 39m

Computed for 31.738, -93.078 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Natchitoches NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Natchitoches NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Natchitoches NFH?

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

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, about 47 miles NW of Alexandria, LA (straight-line). GPS: 31.73802, -93.07814.

What are legal shooting hours at Natchitoches 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

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Lake Ophelia NWR

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Bayou Cocodrie NWR

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