NOTICE:

We have closed the application period for the 2026-2027 General Hunting Permits and have emailed out the 600 permits, however we would still appreciate your feedback on this survey about the hunting program. For the survey, please click HERE

^^^The link above is for a survey about our Hunting program. WE have closed the application period for the 2026-2027 General Hunting Permits.^^^

600 permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 600 properly filled out applications.

The application process this year has changed from a downloadable application to a fillable form link. This will allow us to more efficiently process the information received and send out permits as well as collect survey data about our current permitting process and options going forward. We appreciate your honest feedback.

You will not receive an email reply to your submission if your application is not within the first 600 properly filled out permit applications. 600 permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

The 2026-2027 SWF District Hunting Guide states for Lewisville Lake that "Each permitted hunter is allowed to bring one guest 18 years old or older. Hunters 17 years of age and younger are not required to obtain a permit but must be with a permitted adult. All hunters hunting independently must have a permit, as well as a hunter's education verification."

If you have any questions please email, ceswf-hunt-lewisville , or call the Lewisville Lake Office at 469-645-9100.

Archery White-tailed Deer Hunt:

The application period for the Hickory Creek Archery Hunt Lottery was open from July 1st to July 31st, 2026. Only complete, properly filled out applications were accepted. If you are drawn, you will be notified by the end of August. The hunt period will likely be open from Mid-October to Mid-November with a mandatory orientation in October with date TBD. Bag limit will be decided with coordination from TPWD.

NOTICE: The Hunting Mobile Map has changed.

*To align with policies for local US Army Corps of Engineer lakes within the Fort Worth District, the Lewisville Lake section of the Fort Worth District Hunting Guide now states that “Hunting with a firearm within 600 feet, or archery equipment within 100 feet of a government property boundary line, developed parks, roads, fishing piers or platforms, outlet structures, emergency spillways, or other areas is prohibited unless otherwise stated or posted. This change was published in the guide for the 2025-2026 season and will also be in affect for the 2026-2027 season and seasons going forward. This change altered the previous hunting map, but allows for a more consistent line for hunters to measure from when navigating the hunting areas at Lewisville Lake with the continued development of homes and improvements outside of the government fee-owned boundary.*

For the Lewisville Lake Mobile Hunting Map, scan the QR code below with your smart phone.

Notice: The Lake Mobile Hunting Map will be unavailable starting September 8th until further notice due to updated security requirement.

To access the Lewisville Lake Mobile Hunting Map on your computer, click HERE

Please see updated hunting map for the current season. We have taken into account valuable feedback and acknowledge historical hunting privileges in Doe Branch Park due to its minimal and limited development. We have revised the 2026-27 hunting map to include additional acreage in Doe Branch Park. In maintaining safety as our priority, the map has been revised to include a 600' buffer from the boundary line, boat ramp and boat ramp parking. A Print Version of the hunting map may be found HERE

A Print Version of the hunting map may be found HERE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has depicted this spatial data as a representation of the various geographic information gathered from multiple sources. This data should be viewed only as a representation of the data, and should not be used for any other purpose. No guarantee is made by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the accuracy or completeness of the data or their suitability for a particular use.

Hunting Zones:It is the hunter’s responsibility to observe property lines and be aware of the boundaries of the hunting area he or she uses. Hunting with a firearm within 600 feet, or archery equipment within 100 feet of a boundary line, developed parks, roads, fishing piers or platforms, outlet structures, emergency spillways, or other areas is prohibited unless otherwise stated or posted.

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Please note the changes to the City of Denton Hunting Map

click here.

The area north of Highway 380 has been leased to the City of Denton and any hunting in that area will be administered by that city. Hunting information for that area can be obtained by calling (940) 349-8230, or by visiting their website, City of Denton Hunting Permits .

2026-2027 Fort Worth District Hunting Guide

Legal Game: Dove, quail, squirrel, rabbits, snipe, rails, coyote, feral hogs, waterfowl and turkey.

Bag Limits: Bag limits are the same as those listed in the 2026-2027 Texas Outdoor Annual for Denton County.

Open Seasons: Hunting for legal game (listed above) allowed as published in the Texas Outdoor Annual for Denton County. The hunting areas will open September 1, 2026 and close August 31, 2027.

Legal Hunting Weapons and Methods: Archery only for feral hogs, and coyote; all other legal game may be taken with a shotgun using shot size no larger then #2. Crossbows WILL be allowed to hunt Feral Hogs and coyote. It is ILLEGAL to hunt with or carry muzzleloaders, rifles and/or pistols while on USACE property.

Hunter Responsibility: All hunters must obey hunting regulations issued by County, State, and Federal Governments and abide by the Fort Worth District hunting policy. All persons hunting on Corps of Engineers lands or waters will be held liable for any conduct or action which endangers the safety of other project visitors or adjacent landowners and for damage to property on project lands and adjoining private property.  The operation of a motorized vehicle off a designated roadway is prohibited 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 completley removed from the land or water upon completion of each hunting days. Public law 111-024 does not apply to Corps projects or facilities, therefore it is illegal to carry a firearm unless in the act of hunting as permitted by the dictrict commander or with written permission from the district commander.

Hunting or Lewisville Lake questions: Please call (469) 645-9100

Outdoor Annual for State of Texas hunting information, including regulations, limits, seasons, and other useful information.