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.
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Solar Eclipse Viewing: Need to Know

Bald Knob NWR will experience 100% coverage of the sun during the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse event. We encourage those seeking locations for viewing to attend one of the many opportunities nearby.

https://www.arkansas.com/natural-state/eclipse

In order to ensure visitor and wildlife/habitat safety and well-being, please note the following:

  • The Youth (Modern Gun) Turkey Hunt will occur refuge-wide on April 6-7, 2024.  Some roads and portions of the refuge will be closed to everyone except the Youth Turkey Permit holders. 
  • All motor vehicles are restricted to normal passenger vehicle roads. Blocking gates, boat ramps or roadways with any vehicles is prohibited. 
  • ATVs/UTVs are for hunting purposes only and may not be used for any other reason.
  • If a parking area is full, please move on to another area in order to avoid overcrowding.
  • Open alcohol containers on the refuge are prohibited. 
  • Camping and overnight parking are prohibited on the refuge.
  • Use of drones are prohibited. 

Our Public Use Regulations brochure provides a comprehensive list of Refuge regulations.

Visit Us

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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      Our Species

      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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