National Fish Hatchery · Kentucky · FWS Region 4

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Russell County, Kentucky, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within an approved boundary of roughly 36 acres. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek 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: 37 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 37 —

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

Fishing at Wolf Creek NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

There is plenty to do when you visit Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, including fishing.

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

How to get to Wolf Creek NFH

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Destination: Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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36.87415, -85.14557
DMS
36°52′26.9″N 85°08′44.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • Bowling Green, KY72 mi E of town
  • Lexington, KY88 mi SW of town
  • Frankfort, KY93 mi S of town
  • Knoxville, TN93 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • LEX Lexington Blue Grass86 mi
  • SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali95 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 Wolf Creek 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, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM8:11 PM13h 00m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM7:50 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM7:25 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:16 AM7:46 AM7:05 PM11h 19m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM5:44 PM10h 41m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM5:32 PM10h 14m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM5:25 PM9h 50m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:15 AM7:45 AM5:25 PM9h 39m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:23 AM7:53 AM5:33 PM9h 41m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:22 AM7:52 AM5:45 PM9h 53m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:13 AM7:43 AM6:04 PM10h 21m

Computed for 36.874, -85.146 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Wolf Creek NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Wolf Creek NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Wolf Creek NFH?

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

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

Where is Wolf Creek NFH located?

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is in Russell County, Kentucky, about 72 miles E of Bowling Green, KY (straight-line). GPS: 36.87415, -85.14557.

What are legal shooting hours at Wolf Creek 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

Dale Hollow NFH

Clay County, TN · 29 mi SW

1 closed
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Paint Rock River NWR

Franklin County, TN · 137 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Big Oaks NWR

Ripley County, IN · 144 mi N

3 special1 closed
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Cross Creeks NWR

Stewart County, TN · 146 mi W

4 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐇🎣

8.2K huntable acres

Muscatatuck NWR

Jennings County, IN · 147 mi N

2 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

5.2K huntable acres

Green River NWR

Henderson County, KY · 149 mi NW

3 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.