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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Delaware Hunting Seasons
Duck limit 6 in aggregate
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.
Hunting GPS Maps
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.
Hunt Zones
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.
Hunting Layers
DE Private Lands
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 Wildlife Management Zones
Check regulations for corresponding hunting season dates and bag limits. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.
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