National Fish Hatchery · Missouri · FWS Region 3

Neosho National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Newton County, Missouri, Neosho National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 255 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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Neosho 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 Neosho 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)

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Closed: 256 (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 Missouri hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Missouri Department of Conservation
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Neosho NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

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

How to get to Neosho NFH

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Destination: Neosho National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
36.81716, -94.31994
DMS
36°49′01.8″N 94°19′11.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • Fayetteville, AR53 mi N of town
  • Springfield, MO63 mi SW of town
  • Muskogee, OK94 mi NE of town
  • Sallisaw, OK97 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • SGF Springfield–Branson59 mi
  • TUL Tulsa Intl97 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 Neosho NFH

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, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM7:47 PM13h 00m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM7:26 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM7:02 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM6:42 PM11h 19m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:21 PM10h 41m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM5:09 PM10h 14m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM5:01 PM9h 51m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM5:02 PM9h 40m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:59 AM7:29 AM5:10 PM9h 41m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:59 AM7:29 AM5:22 PM9h 54m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:50 AM7:20 AM5:40 PM10h 21m

Computed for 36.817, -94.320 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Neosho NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Neosho NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Neosho NFH?

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

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

Where is Neosho NFH located?

Neosho National Fish Hatchery is in Newton County, Missouri, about 53 miles N of Fayetteville, AR (straight-line). GPS: 36.81716, -94.31994.

What are legal shooting hours at Neosho 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

Logan Cave NWR

Benton County, AR · 43 mi S

1 closed
No hunting listed

Ozark Cavefish NWR

Lawrence County, MO · 43 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Ozark Plateau NWR

Adair County, OK · 75 mi S

1 special1 closed
🦌🐇🐗

799 huntable acres

Marais des Cygnes NWR

Linn County, KS · 99 mi N

1 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

5K huntable acres

Sequoyah NWR

Haskell County, OK · 102 mi S

13 special3 closed
🦌🦆🦃🕊️🐇🐗🎣

16.5K huntable acres

Norfork NFH

Baxter County, AR · 122 mi E

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