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Delaware Deer & Hunting Seasons Information and Regulations, 2023 – 2024<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

*All information listed below is disclosed based on research we have conducted. We do our best to ensure that all information is up to date and accurate. However, rules and regulations are changing every day. Please make sure to verify your state-specific regulations prior to your hunt.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaware Deer Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Deer (Archery)<\/td>Sep. 1, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Special Antlerless-1)<\/td>Oct. 1, 2022 – Oct. 2, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Muzzleloader-1)<\/td>Oct. 7, 2022 – Oct. 16, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Special Antlerless-2)<\/td>Oct. 17, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Special Antlerless-3)<\/td>Oct. 21, 2022 – Oct. 24, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Special Antlerless-4)<\/td>Oct. 28, 2022 – Oct. 31, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Youth & Disabled Hunt)<\/td>Nov. 5, 2022 – Nov. 6, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Shotgun-1)<\/td>Nov. 11, 2022 – Nov. 20, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Special Antlerless-5)<\/td>Dec. 10, 2022 – Dec. 18, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Handgun-1)<\/td>Jan. 7, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Handgun-2)<\/td>Jan. 9, 2023 – Jan. 14, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Shotgun 2)<\/td>Jan. 14, 2023 – Jan. 22, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Deer (Muzzleloader-2)<\/td>Jan. 23, 2023 – Jan. 29, 2023<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Delaware is home to a variety of zones, regulations and additional considerations for each season and species being hunted. For specifics, please reference the official Delaware Hunting page about deer by clicking here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hunters using traditional compound bows as well as crossbows also get an extra season to take antlered deer – the October antlerless season. They are bound by the same restrictions as everyone else during the December antlerless season however. It also used to be that Sunday was restrictive of hunting, but all of these deer season dates have been updated to include Sundays. White-tailed deer are one of the most important and profitable species in the state. Deer baiting is allowed except for on public lands. This is due to concern regarding migratory bird populations. It is also important to remember that hunters are not permitted to use both handguns and shotguns simultaneously on a hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaware Turkey Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Turkey (Segment-A)<\/td>Apr. 8, 2023 – Apr. 14, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Turkey (Segment-B)<\/td>Apr. 15, 2023 – Apr. 21, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Turkey (Segment-C)<\/td>Apr. 22, 2023 – Apr. 28, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Turkey (Segment-D)<\/td>Apr. 29, 2023 – May 6, 2023<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Delaware is home to a variety of zones, regulations, and additional considerations for each season and species being hunted. For specifics, please reference the official Delaware Hunting page about Turkey by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All hunters 13 years of age or older must complete a mandatory turkey hunting education course before heading into the woods in pursuit. Crossbows may be used for turkey hunting provided that they meet the same standards as for deer hunting. Hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until 1:00 PM. The bag limit for turkey in Delaware is one per year and it must be bearded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, shotguns of gauges from 20 to 10 are legal as well as longbows and compound bows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaware Small Game Seasons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cottontail Rabbit<\/td>Sep. 15 – Feb. 6<\/td><\/tr>
Ring-necked Pheasant<\/td>Nov. 21 – Feb. 4<\/td><\/tr>
Bobwhite Quail<\/td>Nov. 21 – Jan. 7 <\/td><\/tr>
Bullfrog<\/td>May 1 – Sep. 30<\/td><\/tr>
Snapping Turtle<\/td>Jun. 15 – May 15<\/td><\/tr>
Diamondback Terrapin<\/td>Sep. 1 – Nov. 15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Delaware is home to a variety of zones, regulations and additional considerations for each season and species being hunted. For specifics, please reference the official Delaware Hunting page about small game by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small game in Delaware have a variety of specific weapon regulations that come along with hunting them. They are all able to be hunted with a shotgun, so that is generally a safe bet, but it is important to be aware based on the species you are going after what you are and are not allowed to use to harvest them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaware Furbearer Seasons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Raccoon & opossum (hunt only)<\/td>Through February 28, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Gray squirrel<\/td>February 4, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Groundhog<\/td>June 30, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Beaver<\/td>March 20, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Red Fox<\/td>November 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Coyote<\/td>September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Delaware is home to a variety of zones, regulations, and additional considerations for each season and species being hunted. For specifics, please reference the official Delaware Hunting page about furbearer hunting and trapping by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dates listed above are all for hunting, but in Delaware, there is an additional season for many of the furbearing species that is “chase only”. This means that hunters are not allowed to harvest any animals, but can use the time to train their hunting dogs. Be sure to check out the official Delaware site for specifics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crossbow Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Delaware, crossbows fall into the archery season as well as the muzzleloader season for most animals. The state is pretty mellow about crossbows and you can hunt most animals with them. If using a crossbow during the rifle or muzzleloader season, hunters are required to wear at least 400 square inches of hunter orange material on their body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n