Public Hunting Program (Leased Private Land)
Rocky Creek
- Annual Public Hunting Permit
About this property
Rocky Creek runs the length of this one north of Thornton, two hundred and eighty acres between FM 147 and State Highway 14 with a pair of ponds off the creek.
Dove through the Central Zone season, early teal after. Rabbits, hares, squirrels, coyotes and feral hogs may all be taken while hunting dove or teal, which is a wider incidental list than most of these carry. Shotguns only.
Before you go
- Registration
- On-site registration is required each day. This unit takes eOSR.
- Legal means
- Shotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts.
Finding your way around
- Access roads
- FM 147, SH 14.
- Water
- A creek running the length of the tract; 2 ponds.
- Registration point
- Information/registration station.
- Parking areas
- 2 designated parking areas.
- Crossings
- Designated cross-over.
- Towns nearby
- Groesbeck, Thornton, Mexia, Waco.
Huntable species (7)
- Coyote
- Feral Hog
- Mourning Dove
- Rabbits & Hares
- Squirrel
- Teal
- White-winged Dove
Seasons and bag limits (17)
These need no draw. You still need the right licence and permit, and the seasons below are the ones published for this property.
Dove
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Mourning Dove | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| White-winged Dove | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Squirrel | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
May be taken while hunting for dove and teal.
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Mourning Dove | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| White-winged Dove | 15 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Squirrel | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
May be taken while hunting for dove and teal.
Early Teal
| Quarry | Bag | Legal means |
|---|---|---|
| Teal | 6 combined | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Coyote | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Feral Hog | No limitexotic — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Rabbits & Hares | No limitnongame — no statewide limit | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
| Squirrel | See Outdoor Annual | ShotgunShotguns are the only legal means that may be used or possessed during these hunts. |
Each day of the Early Teal season.
May be taken while hunting for dove and teal.
Season dates and bag limits change. Always check the current Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations before you hunt.