National Fish Hatchery · Arkansas · FWS Region 4

Norfork National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Baxter County, Arkansas, Norfork National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within an approved boundary of roughly 40 acres. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Norfork 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 Norfork 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: 45 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 45 —

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

Fishing at Norfork NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Norfork National Fish Hatchery host various activities throughout the year. This includes the kids' fishing derby, hatchery outdoor adventure, and school tours/activities.

— U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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

How to get to Norfork NFH

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Destination: Norfork National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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36.25118, -92.24527
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36°15′04.2″N 92°14′43.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Springfield, MO88 mi SE of town
  • Jonesboro, AR91 mi W of town
  • Little Rock, AR104 mi N of town
  • Fayetteville, AR108 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • SGF Springfield–Branson94 mi
  • LIT Little Rock Clinton National105 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 Norfork 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, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM7:38 PM12h 59m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:18 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM6:54 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM6:34 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM5:14 PM10h 43m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM5:02 PM10h 17m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM4:55 PM9h 54m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM4:55 PM9h 43m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:03 PM9h 44m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:15 PM9h 57m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM5:33 PM10h 23m

Computed for 36.251, -92.245 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Norfork NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Norfork NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Norfork NFH?

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

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

Where is Norfork NFH located?

Norfork National Fish Hatchery is in Baxter County, Arkansas, about 88 miles SE of Springfield, MO (straight-line). GPS: 36.25118, -92.24527.

What are legal shooting hours at Norfork 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

Mammoth Spring NFH

Oregon County, MO · 43 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Greers Ferry NFH

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1 closed
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Bald Knob NWR

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Holla Bend NWR

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2 special1 closed
🦌🦃🐦🐇🐗🎣

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Ozark Cavefish NWR

Lawrence County, MO · 104 mi NW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Cache River NWR

Monroe County, AR · 116 mi SE

10 special
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🐗🎣

75.2K huntable acres

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