Patoka River NWR
⚠ Boundary shown is the legal land outline. Hunting access varies within the boundary — closed units, permit zones, water-only sections, seasonal closures. Check station regulations before hunting: fws.gov/refuge/patoka-river
Proposed changes for 2026-2027
Categories reflect the federal classification system. Which specific species are huntable depends on state regulations and the individual refuge plan. Check the official FWS regulations before hunting.
Submit a public comment
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is collecting public comment on the proposed changes to Patoka River NWR until June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Anyone can comment — hunters, anglers, conservation groups, neighbors. The FWS reviews all comments before publishing the final rule.
Open comment form on regulations.gov ↗⚠ Comments are posted publicly on regulations.gov. Avoid including personal identifying info (full name, home address, phone) you do not want published.