Hunting at Waco Lake
2010 Hunting Information
NOTICE:
Hunting area names have recently changed. Please contact the Waco Project Office for a copy of our current hunting map. If you were permitted to hunt turkey this season, please give special attention to the map which was included with your permit.
****Waco Lake requires proof of Hunters Education as required by the State of Texas****
****All hunters are advised to read the District Hunting Policy as it has been updated.****
****Click Here for a Current Hunting Map ****
Basic Information:
Legal Game: Dove, squirrel, rabbits, spring turkey (gobblers only), feral hogs, waterfowl,
and deer.
Season: As published in the Texas Outdoor Annual for this county. Rabbit, squirrel and feral
hogs may be hunted after deer season until 15 March.
Muzzleloaders and Crossbows: No
Special Conditions: A computer drawing is held to determine eligible hunters. Applications
may be obtained at the lake office. Sport chasing is prohibited. Tree stands are restricted to
portable non-bark penetrating stands only and must be removed after each day’s hunt.
Electronic calling devices are prohibited. Baiting is prohibited except for the hunting of feral
hogs after deer season is over.
Detailed Information:
Please refer to the District Hunting policy (link posted above) for specific information regarding hunting at US Army Corps of Engineers project lands.
All hunters must provide the following with hunting applications :
Self-addressed stamped envelope
Proof of Hunter Safety Education Course as Required by the State of Texas
Signed Waiver of Liabilty Current
Valid Hunting License, Including State Migratory Game Bird Stamp, Federal Migratory Bird Stamp (if needed)
Click on the Hunting Applications Below:
***You must send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your application for consideration***
Deer Gun Season
- Applications Accepted:
1 September through 11 October
Dove
- Registration deadline:
22 September, 2010
Duck
- Registration deadline:
18 October, 2010
Teal
- Registration deadline:
August 23, 2010
Archery
- Registration deadline: September 20, 2010
Turkey
- Registration deadline: March 21, 2011
Liability Waiver (Required for all Hunters)
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