National Fish Hatchery · West Virginia · FWS Region 5

White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery lies in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, with about 66 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 Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs 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: 66 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed66 ac 100%
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Station Closed 66 —

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 West Virginia hunting license and any required tags or stamps — West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at White Sulphur Springs NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for White Sulphur Springs NFH.

How to get to White Sulphur Springs NFH

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Destination: White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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37.80045, -80.29601
DMS
37°48′01.6″N 80°17′45.6″W

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Nearest towns

  • Roanoke, VA42 mi NW of town
  • Lynchburg, VA69 mi NW of town
  • Elkins, WV82 mi S of town
  • Charleston, WV82 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • RDU Raleigh–Durham157 mi
  • RIC Richmond Intl164 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 Sulphur Springs NFH

Legal light*–
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*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, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:52 PM13h 02m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM7:31 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM7:06 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM6:45 PM11h 17m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM5:23 PM10h 38m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM5:11 PM10h 10m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM5:03 PM9h 46m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:59 AM7:29 AM5:03 PM9h 34m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:06 AM7:36 AM5:11 PM9h 35m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:05 AM7:35 AM5:24 PM9h 49m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM5:42 PM10h 17m

Computed for 37.800, -80.296 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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White Sulphur Springs NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at White Sulphur Springs NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt White Sulphur Springs NFH?

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

White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, about 42 miles NW of Roanoke, VA (straight-line). GPS: 37.80045, -80.29601.

What are legal shooting hours at White Sulphur Springs 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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All refuges in West Virginia →

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