Acquired as part of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, this refuge provides a winter home for large concentrations of many species of ducks and geese.
New! Waterfowl Draw Hunt

Specific areas within the Refuge have now been designated as "Waterfowl Draw Hunt Areas”, requiring a special permit for access. Each of the five areas will have one “Permit Holder” per date with up to four additional guest permits. 

First Come, First Served (FCFS) Waterfowl Permit sales begin each Tuesday of the hunt week at 6pm CST and will close at 11:59pm CST.

Permits will be available for every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in up to five hunt areas from November 23, 2024 through January 31, 2025. This includes 1 opening day that is not a weekend date. 

***These areas are closed to all other entry during Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and all opening days during the regular waterfowl season.

Visit our Permit Sale Site powered by RecAccess for more information. 

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The public is encouraged to visit the refuge year-round. Hunting and fishing opportunities attract many outdoor enthusiasts. As a significant wintering area for waterfowl, duck hunting can be excellent. Other refuge hunting seasons include deer, squirrel, rabbit, quail, and raccoon. The waterfowl sanctuary is closed to all public use from November 15 to February 28.

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      Bounded on the south and east by the Little Red River and characterized by Overflow Creek which winds through its middle, Bald Knob NWR is a cross section of cypress tupelo brakes, oxbow lakes, bottomland hardwoods, and agricultural fields. This variety of habitats supports a tremendous array of plants and animals throughout the year.

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      Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge Public Use Regulations
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      Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge Public Use Regulations
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