Everything you need to plan your hunting trips in Delaware, from maps and regulations to season dates, game animals, quotas, and hunt zones. Plus much more! Start your research right here.
Overview
Known For
Delaware is known for whitetail and waterfowl hunting. With its coastal marshes and sea ducks, the state is on a bucket list for many hunters.
Terrain
Delaware is very flat, with the lowest mean elevation of any state in the nation. Its highest peak is located at Ebright Azimuth and is less than 450 feet above sea level. The state’s northernmost part contains a piece of the Piedmont Plateau with hills and hardwood forests.
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Statewide. May also use crossbow during this season.
Sep 1, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 1, 2023
Deer – Special Antlerless 1
Statewide.
Oct 1, 2023
Oct 1, 2023
Oct 6, 2023 – Oct 15, 2023
Deer – Muzzleloader 1
Statewide.
Oct 6, 2023
Oct 15, 2023
Oct 16, 2023 – Oct 16, 2023
Deer – Special Antlerless 2
Statewide.
Oct 16, 2023
Oct 16, 2023
Oct 20, 2023 – Oct 23, 2023
Deer – Special Antlerless 3
Statewide.
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 23, 2023
Oct 27, 2023 – Oct 30, 2023
Deer – Special Antlerless 4
Statewide.
Oct 27, 2023
Oct 30, 2023
Nov 4, 2023 – Nov 5, 2023
Deer – Youth & Disabled Hunt
Statewide.
Nov 4, 2023
Nov 5, 2023
Nov 10, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Deer – Shotgun 1
Statewide.
Nov 10, 2023
Nov 19, 2023
Dec 9, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
Deer – Special Antlerless 5
Statewide.
Dec 9, 2023
Dec 17, 2023
Jan 6, 2024 – Jan 6, 2024
Deer – Handgun 1
Statewide.
Jan 6, 2024
Jan 6, 2024
Jan 8, 2024 – Jan 12, 2024
Deer – Handgun 2
Statewide.
Jan 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024
Jan 13, 2024 – Jan 21, 2024
Deer – Shotgun 2
Statewide.
Jan 13, 2024
Jan 21, 2024
Jan 22, 2024 – Jan 28, 2024
Deer – Muzzleloader 2
Statewide.
Jan 22, 2024
Jan 28, 2024
Sep 13, 2023 – Sep 30, 2023
Duck – September Teal
Daily bag limit of 6.
Sep 13, 2023
Sep 30, 2023
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 21, 2023
Duck-Youth Season 1
Duck limit 6 in aggregate
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 27, 2023 – Nov 4, 2023
Duck – Regular Part 1
Daily bag limit of 6 in aggregate.
Oct 27, 2023
Nov 4, 2023
Nov 20, 2023 – Nov 25, 2023
Duck – Regular Part 2
Daily bag limit of 6 in aggregate.
Nov 20, 2023
Nov 25, 2023
Dec 9, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Duck – Regular Part 3
Daily bag limit of 6 in aggregate.
Dec 9, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Feb 3, 2024 – Feb 3, 2024
Duck – Youth Season 2
Limit 6 in Aggregate
Feb 3, 2024
Feb 3, 2024
Oct 1, 2023 – Apr 30, 2024
Red Fox
No limit. Season closed during the Oct. muzzleloader, Oct. antlerless, Nov. youth and non-ambulatory hunt, Nov. general firearm, and Dec. antlerless seasons.
Oct 1, 2023
Apr 30, 2024
Sep 1, 2023 – Sep 25, 2023
Goose – Early Canada Goose
Daily bag limit of 15.
Sep 1, 2023
Sep 25, 2023
Oct 2, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Goose – Snow Goose Part 1
Daily bag limit of 25.
Oct 2, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Nov 20, 2023 – Nov 25, 2023
Goose – Canada Goose Part 1
Daily bag limit of 2.
Nov 20, 2023
Nov 25, 2023
Dec 16, 2023 – Jan 30, 2024
Goose – Canada Goose Part 2
Daily bag limit of 2.
Dec 16, 2023
Jan 30, 2024
Feb 1, 2024 – Feb 2, 2024
Goose – Conservation Order Part 1
Snow goose no limit.
Feb 1, 2024
Feb 2, 2024
Feb 5, 2024 – Apr 12, 2024
Goose – Conservation Order Part 2
Snow goose no limit.
Feb 5, 2024
Apr 12, 2024
Nov 21, 2023 – Feb 3, 2024
Pheasant
Males only. Daily bag limit of 2.
Nov 21, 2023
Feb 3, 2024
Nov 21, 2023 – Jan 6, 2024
Bobwhite Quail
Daily bag limit of 6.
Nov 21, 2023
Jan 6, 2024
Nov 21, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Cottontail Rabbit
Daily bag limit of 4.
Nov 21, 2023
Feb 29, 2024
Apr 13, 2024 – Apr 19, 2024
Turkey – Segment A
Season limit of 1 bearded turkey. Special permits are required and must be applied for.
Apr 13, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 – Apr 26, 2024
Turkey – Segment B
Season limit of 1 bearded turkey. Special permits are required and must be applied for.
Apr 20, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 – May 3, 2024
Turkey – Segment C
Season limit of 1 bearded turkey. Special permits are required and must be applied for.
Apr 27, 2024
May 3, 2024
May 4, 2024 – May 11, 2024
Turkey – Segment D
Season limit of 1 bearded turkey. Special permits are required and must be applied for.
May 4, 2024
May 11, 2024
Delaware Licenses, Permits and Regulations
Delaware hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife website. Click below to view the website.
Every Delaware hunter should have hunting GPS maps on hand. Delaware hunting maps are available from onX Hunt. With a paid membership you can access Satellite, Topo, or Hybrid Basemaps, over which you can view maps of hunt zones, along with State, Forest Service, and other public and private property boundaries. You can view trails and roads, and even download maps to the Hunt App for use offline. Click below to get onX Hunt for Delaware.
There are 17-plus Delaware Wildlife Management Zones (aka. Hunt Zones), with Zone 1 being divided into Zones 1A and 1B. Each hunt zone has its own set of regulations and limits for harvesting game animals. Be sure you are aware of each of the zone’s restrictions. Click below to view Delaware’s hunt zones in more detail through an interactive map.
Over 360,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer helps you know who the property owners are in Delaware. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.
DE Gov Lands
onX has the most accurate maps of Gov Lands, covering over 160,000 acres in Delaware. Not all Gov Lands offer access opportunities, check regulations before recreating.
DE Deer & Turkey Zones
Delaware Deer / Turkey Zones. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.
