Logan Cave NWR
Benton County, AR · 32 mi N
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Ozark Plateau 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 Ozark Plateau NWR
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Migratory Birds - Small Game
- Feral & Exotic
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Fishing
Hunting opportunities include big game, small game, and feral & exotic, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. A refuge permit is required for at least some activities, in addition to your state license.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammalsFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Oklahoma regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (2)
- Special regulations799 ac 17%
- Closed3,818 ac 83%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Bull Hollow Hunt | !Special regs | 799 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar |
A signed refuge tear sheet is to be carried at all times by hunters while hunting on the refuge. |
| Closed to Hunting | ✕Closed | 3,818 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar |
A signed refuge tear sheet is to be carried at all times by hunters while hunting on the refuge. |
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Required
A signed refuge tear sheet is to be carried at all times by hunters while hunting on the refuge.
Type: Signed Brochure or Similar
How to get it:
- 🪧 Kiosk at the refuge
- 💻 Online (FWS)
- 🏛️ Refuge visitor center / office
You'll also need
- A valid Oklahoma hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Ozark Plateau NWR
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Ozark Plateau NWR.
How to get to Ozark Plateau NWR
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Destination: Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
35.74064, -94.52761- DMS
35°44′26.3″N 94°31′39.4″W
Nearest towns
- Sallisaw, OK24 mi NE of town
- Fort Smith, AR25 mi N of town
- Fayetteville, AR30 mi SW of town
- Muskogee, OK47 mi E of town
Closest airports
- TUL Tulsa Intl83 mi
- SGF Springfield–Branson122 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 Ozark Plateau NWR
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 58m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 28m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 52m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 21m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:39 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 45m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 19m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 56m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 45m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 47m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 59m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:18 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 25m |
Computed for 35.741, -94.528 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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Ozark Plateau NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Ozark Plateau NWR?
Yes. Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (799 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, small game, and feral & exotic. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Ozark Plateau NWR?
Yes — Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge requires a refuge permit for some or all hunting. Permit type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Permits can be obtained kiosk, online through fws, or visitor center. You also need the appropriate state hunting license and, for waterfowl, a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where is Ozark Plateau NWR located?
Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge is in Adair County, Oklahoma, about 24 miles NE of Sallisaw, OK (straight-line). GPS: 35.74064, -94.52761.
What are legal shooting hours at Ozark Plateau 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.