How do I submit the duck hunting application?

Submit it in person or by email to cityofnewcastle@brazosnet.com. The $25 processing fee can be paid in person at 608 Broadway in Newcastle or by phone at 1-940-846-3547.

Do I need a notary for the duck hunting application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the application; it does not state that an attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.

What happens if I am selected in the drawing?

The application says winners will receive email notifications. Upon winning, each solo permit costs $250, and each group permit costs $1,000 total.

Newcastle, TX · Young County

No notary required

2026 Special Use Permit Application for Duck Hunting

Applicants seeking to hunt ducks at Whiskey Creek or Newcastle Lake use this application to enter the city’s permit drawing.

What this form is

This application is for people seeking a special use permit for duck hunting at Whiskey Creek or Newcastle Lake. It collects the applicant’s contact details and signature, and states that a $25 processing fee must be paid before the application is accepted. The city draws group and solo permits, with email notifications sent to winners, who must pay the stated permit amount.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking a duck hunting permit at Whiskey Creek or Newcastle Lake must submit an application to enter the city’s drawing.

How to submit it

Submit the application in person or by email to [email protected]. Pay the $25 processing fee in person at 608 Broadway in Newcastle or by phone at 1-940-846-3547.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, with no notarized attachment or related sworn step stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Newcastle special use permit application for duck hunting.
2
Complete Applicant Information
Enter your contact information, then sign and date the application.
3
Check For Attachments
The application does not list any attachments to gather.
4
Submit And Pay
Submit in person or by email, and pay the $25 processing fee using one of the listed payment methods.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a Newcastle duck hunting permit?: The application is for people seeking a special use permit for duck hunting at Whiskey Creek or Newcastle Lake. Applicants enter a drawing for group or solo permits.
How do I submit the duck hunting application?: Submit it in person or by email to [email protected]. The $25 processing fee can be paid in person at 608 Broadway in Newcastle or by phone at 1-940-846-3547.
Do I need a notary for the duck hunting application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application; it does not state that an attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
What happens if I am selected in the drawing?: The application says winners will receive email notifications. Upon winning, each solo permit costs $250, and each group permit costs $1,000 total.

Need something notarized?

This 2026 Special Use Permit Application for Duck Hunting doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.