License: resident $39.50 · nonresident $199.50. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery/Crossbow | Sep 1 | Feb 1 | OTC |
| Special Antlerless (Archery) | Oct 3 | Oct 5 | OTC |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 10 | Oct 19 | OTC |
| General Firearm (Shotgun) | Nov 14 | Nov 23 | OTC |
| Special Antlerless Firearms | Dec 13 | Dec 21 | OTC |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Gobbler (Segment A) | Apr 11 | Apr 17 | Draw |
| Spring Gobbler (Segment B) | Apr 18 | Apr 24 | Draw |
| Spring Gobbler (Segment C) | Apr 25 | May 1 | Draw |
| Spring Gobbler (Segment D) | May 2 | May 10 | Draw |
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Jan 31 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 25 | HIP |
| Late Season | Nov 22 | Jan 13 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | OTC |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Nov 15 | Feb 28 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Sep 1 | Jan 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 25 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with DE Dept of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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