National Wildlife Refuge · Arkansas
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 157,155 acres in Arkansas County, Monroe County + 2 more, Arkansas (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 157,155 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Arkansas County, Monroe County, Desha County, Phillips County |
| Reference point | 34.18265, -91.12415 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge page on fws.gov
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Ethel
176 acres · 8.3 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Norrell Pool Recreation Area
64 acres · 11.9 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Trusten Holder
4,372 acres · 13.7 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Wilbur D. Mills Pool Recreation Area
11,118 acres · 16 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
White River National Wildlife Refuge 13
64 acres · 17.9 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge” in Arkansas combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.