Hunting
Denton Parks and Recreation offer hunting permits for purchase for the 2023-2024 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.
2023-2024 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.
Hunting Seasons | Legal Game | Permit Pricing | Purchase Dates |
Sept. 1 – Nov. 12 | Dove and Feral Hogs
| $30 Resident (City of Denton) $50 Non-Resident | Residents: Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. Nonresidents: Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. |
Sept. 9 – 24 | Teal | $30 Resident (City of Denton) $50 Non-Resident | Residents: Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. Nonresidents: Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. |
YOUTH-ONLY Oct. 28-29 (turkey only), Nov 4-5 & Jan. 8-21 | Turkey and waterfowl | No Cost; limited to permitted hunters with family member 17 or younger; open to residents and non-residents | Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. |
Nov. 11 – Jan. 7 Jan. 22-28 (Waterfowl only) Refer to TPWD Seasons | Turkey and waterfowl | $30 Resident (City of Denton) $50 Non-Resident | Residents: Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. Nonresidents: Oct. 23 at 8 a.m. |
Feb. 1-May 31 | Feral Hogs and small game | $30 Resident (City of Denton) $50 Non-Resident | Residents: Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Nonresidents: Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. |
March 30 – May 12 (New in 2023!) | Turkey (spring) | $30 Resident (City of Denton) $50 Non-Resident | Residents: Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Nonresidents: Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. |
IMPORTANT: 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.
- Permits are available for pickup at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 beginning Monday, August 28, 2023.
Important Notice About 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.
- Legal game is dove, teal, 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.
- Muzzleloaders, Rifles, and Pistols are NOT allowed. Trapping is prohibited.
- Archery (including crossbows) only for feral hogs, all other legal game may be taken with a shotgun using shot size no larger than #2
- Non-toxic shot is required when hunting waterfowl.
- Calls may be used for legal species listed but must follow state and federal regulations.
Refer to the bag limits listed in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual for the 2023-2024 season.
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Parks & Recreation
Physical Address
Denton Civic Center
321 E McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76201
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Autumn Natalie
Program & Events ManagerPhone: (940) 349-8711
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Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Phone (940) 349-8230