Delaware Hunting Guide

Delaware offers deer and spring turkey hunting plus strong waterfowl opportunity. Deer archery runs Sep–Feb; firearm and muzzleloader segments in fall and winter. Turkey by permit lottery. See DNREC.

Hunting Highlights

Long archery deer

Muzzleloader and shotgun

Turkey permit lottery

Atlantic flyway waterfowl

Delaware Hunting Seasons 2025

Species	Archery	Firearm
Whitetail Deer	Sep 1 - Feb 1	Nov 14 - Nov 23; Jan 17 - Jan 24; muzzleloader Oct 10 - Oct 18, Jan 26 - Jan 31
Wild Turkey	—	Spring Apr 11 - May 9 (permit lottery)

* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with Delaware Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.

Key Species in Delaware

Whitetail DeerWaterfowlWild Turkey

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