Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Holla Bend NWR is a bowhunter's paradise. With the exception of a youth gun hunt, the refuge's deer seasons are restricted to bow and crossbow hunters. This creates a perfect place for bowhunters to pursue unpressured deer. The 6,600-acre refuge includes bottomland hardwoods as well as 1,300...

Available species include largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, crappie, and catfish. Available refuge waters include Lodge Lake (30 acres), Long Lake (20 acres), the Old River Channel (200 acres), and three miles of the Arkansas River for bank fishing. Fishing season is from March 1...

Whether you have expensive equipment or just a cell phone, refuges are a great place to capture wildlife on camera! Holla Bend NWR has a variety of excellent locations for wildlife photography. Foot trails and an observation tower are located on the refuge, and chances of seeing wildlife may be...