Refuge roads and trails on the South Unit are opened March 1 through December 15 except the Jacks Bay Hunt Area and Levee Hunt Area will remain open through duck season.  All other refuge roads and trails are open year-round.  Roads and trails may be closed to land vehicles due to flooding.  A locked gate, closed sign, or other barrier (i.e. mounded dirt) means the road is closed to all vehicles but not to foot travel unless signed otherwise. 

For the latest updates, call our office at 870-282-8200 ext 1. 

****** TURKEY SEASON CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE******

New regulation for turkey hunting on Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge states that turkey hunting is closed when the river reaches flood stage. This restriction is lifted when the White River gauge at Graham Burke Outlet falls to or below 28 ft. and the gauge at the Arkansas Post Canal at Lock 1 on the Arkansas River falls to or below 143 feet MSL.

For updates, check the river levels or call 870-282-8200