See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Delaware. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Delaware state resources.
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The information below outlines Delaware’s hunting seasons, which provide hunters with the opportunity to hunt certain animals in specific locations during certain times of the year. Specific game species include deer, turkey, ducks, coots, mergansers, teal, sea ducks, geese, swans, mourning doves, king and clapper rails, sora and virginia rails, woodcock, common snipe, moorhens and gallinules, crows, gray squirrels, cottontail rabbits, groundhogs, ring-necked pheasants, bobwhite quail, bullfrogs, snapping turtles and diamondback terrapins. These seasons are in place to ensure that hunting activities are conducted responsibly and do not interfere with the protection of game species in Delaware. The regulations also help to prevent over-harvesting of wildlife populations.
Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Delaware Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Delaware state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.
| Season | Season Begins | Season Ends | Game | Hunting Type | Type Details | Zone | Bag / Tag | Other Info | Season Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobwhite Quail | November 21, 2022 | January 7, 2023 | Bobwhite Quail | General | None | Not specified. Check state resources. | Daily bag limit of 6. | Check state DNR for more details. | 48 |
| Cottontail Rabbit | November 21, 2022 | February 28, 2023 | Cottontail Rabbit | General | None | Not specified. Check state resources. | Daily bag limit of 4. | Check state DNR for more details. | 100 |
| Coyote | September 1, 2022 | February 28, 2023 | Coyote | General | None | Not specified. Check state resources. | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 181 |
| Deer > Archery | September 1, 2022 | January 31, 2023 | Deer | Archery | crossbow | Statewide. | No limit. | Check state DNR for more details. | 153 |
| Deer > Handgun 1 | January 7, 2023 | January 7, 2023 | Deer | Handgun | None | Statewide. | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 1 |
| Deer > Handgun 2 | January 9, 2023 | January 14, 2023 | Deer | Handgun | None | Statewide. | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 6 |
| Deer > Muzzleloader 1 | October 7, 2022 | October 16, 2022 | Deer | Muzzleloader | None | Statewide. | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 10 |
| Deer > Muzzleloader 2 | January 23, 2023 | January 29, 2023 | Deer | Muzzleloader | None | Statewide. | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 7 |
| Deer > Shotgun 1 | November 11, 2022 | November 20, 2022 | Deer | Shotgun | None | Statewide. | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 10 |
| Deer > Shotgun 2 | January 14, 2023 | January 22, 2023 | Deer | Shotgun | None | Statewide. | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 9 |
For the most accurate information on Delaware Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Delaware DNR. We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.
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