Hunting at Grapevine Lake
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Permits for the 2013-2014 Hunting Season will be issued starting Monday June 3rd, 2013.
For the 2013-2014 Hunting Season permits you will need a valid driver's license or ID card and your Hunter Education certificate. Hunter Education MUST be presented if born on or after September 2nd, 1971 or provide your exemption. If you are using a deferral then the deferral MUST be on a TPWD license issued for the 2013-2014 Hunting Season.
Please have this information with you when you apply for your permit. If you need Hunter Education information CLICK HERE .
Application forms for the 2013-2014 Hunting Season will be posted soon to download from this webpage.
Hunting with TPWD
District Hunting Guide
Grapevine Hunting Map
The 2012-2013 Hunting Season information has been posted below.
Grapevine Hunting Map App for your smart phone. For information CLICK HERE
Hunting is allowed from September 1st - August 31 with a valid hunting permit. Specific hunting seasons are published by Texas Parks and Wildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Deer Hunting permits discarded . These permits will not be issued to successful applicants after this date and will not be redrawn. Successful applicants will be notified online by permit application number no later than August 24th, 2012. A link will be provided with a list of successful application numbers. THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS ENDED AND PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED.
Special Youth Only Deer Hunting permits will be issued to licensed hunters 16 years of age or younger. A Texas Parks and Wildlife Special Hunting License may be required to hunt. Applicants that are 16 years old must show proof of hunter education or be accompanied, 15 years and younger must be accompanied. Accompanied means by a person who is at least 17, who is licensed to hunt in Texas, who has passed hunter education or is exempt (born before Sept. 2, 1971), and you must be within normal voice control while hunting. The hunting period will be from October 1st, 2012 to October 14th, 2012. Permits will be issued to first come first serve applicants with a properly filled out Grapevine Lake Youth Deer Hunting Application. The application can be submitted in person to 110 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding federal holidays. Applications can be obtained at the Grapevine Lake Office or on the web beginning June 1st, 2012. ALL YOUTH DEER PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED.
500 Migratory Bird Hunting will be issued first come - first serve permits will be issued to applicants with a properly filled out Grapevine Migratory Bird Hunting Application. Applications will be accepted and permits will be issued from June 1st 2012 until the last of the 500 permits is issued. All applications can be submitted in person to 110 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday excluding federal holidays. Applications can be obtained at the Grapevine Lake Office or on the web beginning June 1st, 2012. ALL MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING PERMITS FOR THE 2012-2013 HUNTING SEASON HAVE BEEN ISSUED.
800 General Hunting permits will be issued for Hog, Squirrel, Rabbits, Dove, Turkey and Coyote. First come - first serve permits will be issued to applicants with a properly filled out Grapevine General Hunting Application. Applications will be accepted and permits will be issued starting June 1st, 2012. All applications can be submitted in person to 110 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday excluding federal holidays. Applications can be obtained at the Grapevine Lake Office or on the web beginning June 1st, 2012. ALL GENERAL HUNTING PERMITS FOR THE 2012-2013 HUNTING SEASON HAVE BEEN ISSUED.
Hog Trapping permits will be issued in a lottery system and will be extremely limited due to accessibility to Corps property, and are subject to the Feral Hog Trapping Conditions . See Hog Map for locations. The application MUST be submitted in person or by mail to 110 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, June 1st, 2012 to September 28, 2012, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday excluding federal holidays. Applications can be obtained at the Grapevine Lake Office or on the web beginning June 1st, 2012. ALL PERMITS FOR THE HOG TRAPPING SEASON HAVE BEEN ISSUED.
Muzzleloaders : NoSpecial Restrictions :
Deer and feral hog hunting are by archery ONLY.
Shotguns using #3 or smaller shot may be used for general and migratory hunting permits within the approprate seasons as outlined by TPWD.
All waterfowl hunters are required to be in or on the water while hunting waterfowl. “In or on the water” is defined as being at least six (6) feet into the water from the shoreline, either wading, in a floating blind, or in a boat. Shore-based blinds are NOT permitted.
Sport chasing is NOT allowed.
Taking of hogs with the use of dogs is NOT authorized
Carrying a handgun or rifle of any kind on US Army Corps of Engineers Property is prohibited under Title 36 CFR, regardless of the user’s activity, hunting permit, or Concealed Handgun License status. Shotguns are permitted only with a valid general or migratory bird hunting permit.”.
Questions: Please review all information on this page carefully as we frequently receive questions about items that are covered here. For any other questions about the hunting program on Grapevine Lake, please contact a Ranger at 817-865-2600 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or by email .
Click here for State of Texas hunter education information. Click here for State of Texas hunting information, including regulations, limits, seasons, and other useful information. Click here for Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual.
