Hunting

Denton Parks and Recreation offer hunting permits for purchase for the 2022-2023 season. Nearly 60 percent of Clear Creek’s nearly 3,000 acres is designated as a wildlife management area, which is where hunting is allowed – more info below. 


2022-2023 Open Seasons

  • Hunting season begins Sept. 1 and extends through May 31. To view hunting season details, visit the Parks Catalog page.
  • Hunting is prohibited at the Collins Road or Hartlee Field Road areas of Clear Creek Natural Heritage Area.

  • Sept. 1 - Nov. 13: Dove and feral hogs - Permits go on sale 08/15/22
  • Sept. 10 - 25: Teal - Permits go on sale 08/15/22
  • Nov. 15 - Jan. 2, 17-30: Turkey and waterfowl* - Permits go on sale 10/03/22
  • Feb. 1 - May 31: Feral hogs and small game like rabbits and squirrel - Permits go on sale 01/16/23
    Youth-only Hunt Seasons on Oct. 29-30 (turkey); Nov. 5-6, Jan. 2-15 (turkey and waterfowl). 

Deer hunting is prohibited. 


Permit Information

  • Hunting is limited to permitted hunters only
  • Permits can be purchased through the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department Resident permit fee: $30, Nonresident permit fee: $50
  • Hunting permits are issued online on a first-come, first-served basis
  • To purchase a permit, visit the Parks Catalog page. An account is required to purchase one.

 

Parking: Any hunter blocking emergency access gates or driveways is subject to having their hunting permit revoked.


It is the hunter’s responsibility to observe property lines and be aware of the boundaries of the hunting area he or she uses. In addition, hunting or shooting within 600 feet of homes, developed parks is prohibited.  Reminder: It is illegal to shoot across both roadways and property lines. Hunting is restricted to the property east of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River and setback from Greenbelt boundary is 100 yards.

  1. Hunting Requirements & Restrictions
  2. Means & Methods
  3. Bag Limits
  • Legal game is dove, feral hogs, waterfowl, turkey, and small game. Deer hunting is prohibited. 
  • A hunting license issued by the State of Texas is required.
  • All hunters must have completed a state approved hunter education course or have been exempted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife department prior to being issued a City of Denton Hunting permit. 
  • Hunters must display a City of Denton vehicle permit on the dashboard of their vehicle while hunting on Denton project lands. 
  • Motorized Vehicles of any kind are not allowed on US Army Corps of Engineer property.
  • Hunters must wear at least 400 square inches of hunters orange material when hunting and are also required to wear some type of orange head wear. Hunters exempt from this requirement are: persons hunting turkey, waterfowl, or migratory birds. 
  • Non-bark penetrating tree stands, as well as temporary free-standing blinds such as towers, platforms, tent-style, and natural blinds are allowed. However, each blind, regardless of use, must be completely removed from the land or water upon completion of each hunting day.