Hunting in Delaware
Everything you need to hunt legally in Delaware. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
July 1 - June 30
Wildlife Agency
DE DFW
Updated: January 2026
Delaware Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Delaware.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Delaware based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
2 species tracked
Find all Delaware hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $40 resident
Compare Delaware hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
11 species covered
Delaware bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Delaware hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Delaware hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Delaware License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $39.50 | $199.50 |
| Resident Fishing | $8.50 | $20.00 |
| Deer Tag | $12.50 | $40.50 |
Delaware Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Delaware.
Deer
Archery
Sep 1
to Jan 31
Deer
Shotgun
Nov 14
to Nov 22
Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 18
to Oct 25
Turkey
Apr 18
to May 17
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife
DE DFW
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through Delaware Fish and Wildlife online system.
Hunter Education
Delaware requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Delaware.
Store Your Delaware License in Hunter Passport
Keep your DE hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.