Laws and Regulations

Public Use Regulations are designed to protect the sportsman and wildlife populations. The Public Use Regulations provided for Pond Creek NWR supplement the general regulations which govern all public uses on National Wildlife Refuges as set forth in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations. Hunting regulations are in accordance with applicable State regulations.

Public Use Regulations are designed to protect the sportsman and wildlife populations. The Public Use Regulations provided supplement the general regulations which govern all public uses on National Wildlife Refuges as set forth in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations. Hunting will be in accordance with applicable State regulations subject to the conditions listed in the brochure.

Refuge Access Permits are required for all refuge users. When signed and in your possession, the cover section of the Public Use Brochure serves as your permit for all refuge hunts and other permissible activities, and acknowledges your understanding of the regulations contained within the brochure. Public Use Regulation Brochures may be obtained from various boxes located near the entrance of refuge access roads. Brochures may also be downloaded from this website.

A Special Use permit is required for all commercial activities on the refuge, including (but not limited to) commercial fishing, fishing tournaments, trapping, commercial filming or photography, and collecting plants or mussels. Permits may be obtained by contacting our refuge headquarters with a formal request. All Special Use permit applications are subject to a two-week turnaround time.

For state regulations, see “Regulations” on the official Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website.

For questions, call the refuge at (870) 364-3167.