National Fish Hatchery · Vermont · FWS Region 5

White River National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

White River National Fish Hatchery lies in Windsor County, Vermont, with about 57 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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White River 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 White River 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: 57 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed57 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Closed 57 —

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

Fishing at White River NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for White River NFH.

How to get to White River NFH

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Destination: White River National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
43.81071, -72.65746
DMS
43°48′38.6″N 72°39′26.9″W

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Nearest towns

  • Rutland, VT21 mi NE of town
  • Montpelier, VT31 mi S of town
  • St. Johnsbury, VT53 mi SW of town
  • Burlington, VT54 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • BTV Burlington Intl52 mi
  • MHT Manchester–Boston86 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 White River NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:43 AM6:13 AM7:28 PM13h 16m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM7:03 PM12h 35m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM6:33 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:09 PM11h 06m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM4:42 PM10h 17m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM4:26 PM9h 42m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM4:15 PM9h 11m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM4:13 PM8h 57m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM4:22 PM8h 58m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM4:36 PM9h 15m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM4:59 PM9h 51m

Computed for 43.811, -72.657 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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White River NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at White River NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt White River NFH?

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

White River National Fish Hatchery is in Windsor County, Vermont, about 21 miles NE of Rutland, VT (straight-line). GPS: 43.81071, -72.65746.

What are legal shooting hours at White River 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.

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Rutland County, VT · 17 mi W

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1 closed
No hunting listed

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Hillsborough County, NH · 75 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Missisquoi NWR

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12 special1 closed
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4.1K huntable acres

Merrimack River Atlantic Salmon Smolt Release Site

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1 closed
No hunting listed

Nashua NFH

Hillsborough County, NH · 93 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

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