I need an udate on Corps lakes

[PrideAndJoy54]

Oops, I think I carried illegally at the northern part of the lake. I did not have my CHL at the time. I carried because, well, my mom and 4 year old wanted to walk through the woods there. Stupid me figured if one can Duck hunt from those areas, a pistol should not be a big deal. Common sense would have gotten me in trouble.

Yeah I wondered about that too. Is hunting allowed because the guns are not concealed? If so, then open carry should be allowed, right? So confusing.

[Shinesintx]

Oops, I think I carried illegally at the northern part of the lake. I did not have my CHL at the time. I carried because, well, my mom and 4 year old wanted to walk through the woods there. Stupid me figured if one can Duck hunt from those areas, a pistol should not be a big deal. Common sense would have gotten me in trouble.

Yeah I wondered about that too. Is hunting allowed because the guns are not concealed? If so, then open carry should be allowed, right? So confusing.

I have seen quite a few duck hunters in the area that I walked...but I cannot carry a pistol? Weird...very weird.

[74novaman]

Oops, I think I carried illegally at the northern part of the lake. I did not have my CHL at the time. I carried because, well, my mom and 4 year old wanted to walk through the woods there. Stupid me figured if one can Duck hunt from those areas, a pistol should not be a big deal. Common sense would have gotten me in trouble.

Yeah I wondered about that too. Is hunting allowed because the guns are not concealed? If so, then open carry should be allowed, right? So confusing.

Legally, you can carry rifles and shotguns however you want in Texas. Open, concealed.....whatever.

I could walk down main street with an AK slung on my back.

I might get me some really negative attention from the local cops, but it is LEGAL.

(Though why most of us don't do it is they could always charge you with inciting a panic, or carrying a weapon in a manner calculated to alarm, etc).

[4copas]

Oops, I think I carried illegally at the northern part of the lake. I did not have my CHL at the time. I carried because, well, my mom and 4 year old wanted to walk through the woods there. Stupid me figured if one can Duck hunt from those areas, a pistol should not be a big deal. Common sense would have gotten me in trouble.

Yeah I wondered about that too. Is hunting allowed because the guns are not concealed? If so, then open carry should be allowed, right? So confusing.

Legally, you can carry rifles and shotguns however you want in Texas. Open, concealed.....whatever.

I could walk down main street with an AK slung on my back.

I might get me some really negative attention from the local cops, but it is LEGAL.

(Though why most of us don't do it is they could always charge you with inciting a panic, or carrying a weapon in a manner calculated to alarm, etc).

For Lake Lewisville it is shotgun or bow ONLY and ONLY in certain areas. I hike and hunt around and on this lake. Each year I get the hunting permit that allows me to be armed in this way only in the designated areas. It's kind of a pain to be toting a shotgun on the shoulder when you just want to take the dog on a good outing or yourself on a good hike, but it's the way I found to be armed for the just in case scenerio. Plus a few squirrels and rabbits in the freezer never hurt anyone. For the OP stated areas it is no firearms. Here is the Public Hunting Guide for ACOE - http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/pubdata/o ... E11-12.pdf

Here are the regs. for Lake Lewisville.

" 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.

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

Bag Limits: Bag limits are the same as those listed in the 2011-2012 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, 2011 and close August 31, 2012.

Legal Hunting Weapons and Methods: Archery only for feral hogs, 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. It is ILLEGAL to hunt with or carry Muzzleloaders, rifles and pistols while on USACE property.

Hunting Licenses, Permits, and Fees: To obtain a hunting permit for Lake Lewisville a vaild hunter education certifcate is required regardless of age. You may get a one time "Hunter Education Deferral" . This can be purchased where and when you buy your Texas Parks and Wildlife state hunting license. You can pick up the Corps permits starting August 16, 2011 at our lake office located at 1801 N. Mill Street, Lewisville, Texas. The Corps permits are free, but you will need a valid drivers license, a vaild 2011-2012 TPWD hunting license and either a hunter education certifcate or "hunter Ed. Deferral" at the time you pick up your permit. You will receive a hunting guide, map and vehicle permit when you get your hunting permit.

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. Motorized Vehicles of any kind are not allowed 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, there for it is illegal to carry any firearm even with a state/federal certified CHL.

[PrideAndJoy54]

Good info, everyone, thanks. I believe I will join the NRA today.