PDF of District Hunting Guide

As of September 01, 2007, all potential hunters for Lavon Lake will need to register for a free permit.
Hunters must complete a hunting activity survey in order to be eligible for a permit the following year. 

  Hunters may register in person, Mon thru Fri from 8:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. at the Lavon Lake Office, located at the west end of the dam (3375 Skyview Dr., Wylie, TX 75098), or by mail.

To register in person - Applicants must bring the following items to the lake office druing normal business hours:

• Current year's hunting license
• Proof of hunters safety certification or proof of exemption (date of birth)
• Valid identification
• Signed waiver of liability  

To register by mail - Applicants must mail each of the following items together to the lake office:

• Copy of the current year's hunting license
• Copy of your hunters safety certification or proof of exemption
• Copy of valid identification
• Signed waiver of liability
• Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope
• Two contact numbers

(If ANY of the above items are not included, the application will be discarded.)

New hunters will need to sign a waiver of liability prior to obtaining a hunting permit. All permitted hunters will receive a permit card and a vehicle tag. Hunters must have this card on their person and display the vehicle tag when hunting at Lavon Lake. By accepting this card hunters acknowledge receipt and understanding of hunting regulations and applicable state laws. Hunting without a valid hunting permit may constitute the issuance of citation.

General Information: 

Current Hunting Map

Not all areas of public land are clearly fenced or readily identified.  It is the hunter’s responsibility to become familiar with area boundaries to avoid trespassing onto private property adjacent to public land. Please contact the Corps of Engineers office at Lavon Lake at (972)442-3141 for assistance if needed.  All hunting zones have a 600 ft restriction from park areas or adjacent homes.

Seasons/Bag Limits are set annually by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

HUNTING POLICY

AREAS. Approximately 6,500 acres in Collin County are available for public hunting. Hunting is not the exclusive use of these areas. Some areas may be cattle grazing leases or used by hikers, equestrian riders, bird watchers, etc, so please exercise caution.  While much of the boundary is fenced and marked, some areas are not. It is the hunter’s responsibility to become familiar with the area and the limits of public lands.  Hunting on public land does not give any person the right to cross or enter private property and you could be charged with trespassing.

PERMITS.   *NEW FOR 2007* Beginning September 01, 2007, all hunters must obtain a permit each year. Permit periods will be concurrent with the Texas Parks and Wildlife hunting license renewal dates.  This requirement applies to all hunters regardless of season or game hunted. A single permit is good for all hunting areas and all legal game during the permit period. The permit requires a valid state hunting license, a hunter safety card or proof of exemption, a signed liability waiver, and identification. Hunters must complete a hunting activity survey in order to be eligible for a permit the following year.  You may register in person or by mail beginning June 1, 2007 at the Lavon Lake Office, at the west end of the dam (3375 Skyview Dr., Wylie, TX 75098), Mon thru Fri from 8:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.  All permitted hunters will receive a permit card and vehicle tag.  Hunters must have this card on their person and the vehicle tag displayed when hunting at Lavon Lake.  By accepting this card, hunters acknowledge receipt and understanding of hunting regulations and applicable state laws. Hunting without a valid hunting permit may constitute the issuance of citation.

• 1. HUNTER SAFETY COURSE-   All persons hunting on Corps managed land must have proof of completion of a State Hunter Safety Course or proof of exemption from this course. Certifications from other states or the U.S. military will be accepted.  Concealed handgun permits do not satisfy this requirement.  TPWD one-time safety certification waivers are honored.
• 2. AGE REQUIREMENTS- Children 12 to 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult with a hunter’s safety certification and valid Texas hunting license. 
• 3. BLAZE ORANGE- All hunters are required to wear a minimum of 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange above the waist (at least 144 square inches must be visible on both the chest and back) and some type of orange head wear when walking in a designated hunting area.  Persons hunting feral hog, waterfowl, or migratory birds may remove the orange outerwear when they reach their blind or immediate hunting area.
• 4. AUTHORIZED WEAPONS-  Hunting the legal game noted below is permitted in designated hunting areas (see Hunting Map) with archery equipment  (including crossbows) and shotguns. Archery is the legal weapon for hunting Feral Hog. Anyone hunting with a shotgun may not use, or possess any shot larger than #2. The use of non-toxic USFW approved shot is required for waterfowl hunting.  All weapons must be unloaded when transported to, from, or between hunting sites.  Rifles, handguns, slugs, and muzzle loaders are prohibited.
• 5. 600 FOOT BUFFE-  Hunting is prohibited anywhere signs are posted stating "No Hunting” as well as within 600 feet of adjoining land with occupied dwellings, or within 600 feet of the boundaries of developed parks.
• 6. HUNTING BLINDS- Natural hunting blinds made of loose materials or portable blinds are authorized for hunting feral hogs or waterfowl.  No standing vegetation, live or dead, may be cut for any purpose.  Hunting blinds may not be built in, nailed or screwed to trees. Tree stands are restricted to portable, non-bark penetrating types only.  Stands must be removed when not in actual use. Screw in or nail in tree steps and spikes are prohibited.
• 7. SPORT CHASING/TRAPPING-  Dogs may be used to hunt rabbits, squirrels, game birds, and migratory game birds in compliance with Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations. Any hunter using dogs in legal hunting activities must exercise control over their dog(s). Raccoons, foxes, and coyotes may be chased for sport. Trapping or snaring all animals is prohibited.
• 8. LEGAL GAME/SEASONS-   Dove, squirrel, rabbit, waterfowl, and feral hogs. Hunting seasons and bag limits are determined by the State of Texas .  All state hunting laws apply on Corps of Engineers managed lands. Fur bearers and non-game species may not be hunted or taken.
• 9. CAMPING- Camping is not allowed within the hunting areas or at access points. Camping is available only in designated campsites at public parks around the lake.
• 10. VEHICLES/PARKING-  It is a violation of Federal regulations to drive a vehicle through, around, or beyond a restrictive sign, recognizable barricade, fence, or traffic control barrier.  Use of off-road vehicles is prohibited in hunting areas.  Unauthorized use of vehicles or ATV’s may constitute trespassing and/or citation and/or revocation of hunting permit. Vehicles should not be parked blocking gates. All vehicles must visibly display the vehicle hunting tag. 
• 11.REPORTING-  Each permitted hunter must complete a hunter activity survey within 12 months of the issue date of the permit. This survey will be used to compile information about hunting activity and harvest data at Lavon Lake.  Failure to complete a hunter activity survey will be grounds for denial of future permits.
• 12. VIOLATIONS-  Violators of any of these provisions are subject to a fine and/or loss of hunting privileges.  By accepting a hunter registration card, hunters agree that they have been furnished a copy of and understand this policy and agree to comply with it and all applicable state hunting laws.
• 13. INFORMATION-  Additional information may be obtained by calling the Lavon Lake Office at (972)442-3141.  This condensed hunting policy statement may not be all-inclusive.  If a specific question or situation is not addressed here, contact the Lavon Lake Office for more information or clarification.

Hunting Map