Individuals 16-years-old or older and participating in hunting or fishing activities on the refuge, who are required to have a Kentucky State hunting/fishing license, must also have a refuge annual hunt/fish permit.
Please refer to the refuge Public Use Regulation Brochure for current refuge specific regulations.
Clarks River NWR annual hunt/fish permits can be obtained at The 2024-2025 annual hunt/fish permits will be valid through July 2025.
If you need access to a printer, has computer resources that can help (1150 Birch Street, Benton, KY 42025; 270/527-9969).
Waterfowl Quota Hunts
Applications for the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Waterfowl Quota Hunt will be accepted, on the , starting September 1st through October 15th. Winners will be notified by email on October 18th and must claim their permit by November 15th. Unclaimed permits will be available on November 18th at 12 pm on a first come, first served basis. Only one permit may be claimed per user per season.
Descriptions and aerial images of the quota hunt units are available on this page.
Maps and Other Resources
A map showing refuge land, parking areas, road names, location of waterfowl quota hunt units, and other features of the refuge can be found here.
Aerial images and descriptions of the Waterfowl Quota Hunt Units can be found on this page.
The Public Use Regulations Brochure contains refuge regulations for visitors wanting to participate in outdoor recreation on refuge land.
Here is the link to view or download the latest edition of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' .
