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2026-2027

Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Delaware has long statewide archery and crossbow seasons with split muzzleloader, firearm, special antlerless and youth/non-ambulatory dates.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife 13 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Muzzleloader — first segment Muzzleloader
Statewide Varies under Statewide Rules
Muzzleloader — second segment Muzzleloader
Statewide Varies under Statewide Rules
General firearm — first segment Firearm
Statewide Varies under Statewide Rules
General firearm — second segment Firearm
Statewide Varies under Statewide Rules
Special antlerless — segment 1 Special
Statewide Antlerless Only For Firearm Methods
Special antlerless — segment 2 Special
Statewide Antlerless Only For Firearm Methods
Special antlerless — segment 3 Special
Statewide Antlerless Only For Firearm Methods
Special antlerless — segment 4 Special
Statewide Antlerless Only For Firearm Methods
Handgun and straight-walled pistol-caliber rifle season Firearm
Statewide except Wildlife Management Zones 1A and 1B Varies under Statewide Rules
Youth and non-ambulatory hunt — first segment Youth
Statewide Varies under Statewide Rules
Youth and non-ambulatory hunt — second segment Youth
Statewide Varies under Statewide Rules

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery deer season Varies under Statewide Rules General hunters
Statewide statewide

Public wildlife areas may have property-specific access and stand rules.

Official source

Crossbow

Crossbow-specific opportunities where the state separates them. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Crossbow deer season Varies under Statewide Rules General hunters
Statewide statewide

Public wildlife areas may have property-specific access and stand rules.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 3 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
General firearm — first segment Varies under Statewide Rules General hunters
Statewide statewide
General firearm — second segment Varies under Statewide Rules General hunters
Statewide statewide
Handgun and straight-walled pistol-caliber rifle season Varies under Statewide Rules General hunters
Statewide except Wildlife Management Zones 1A and 1B wmz_group

Closed in WMZs 1A and 1B; equipment rules apply.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader — first segment Varies under Statewide Rules General hunters
Statewide statewide
Muzzleloader — second segment Varies under Statewide Rules General hunters
Statewide statewide

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Youth and non-ambulatory hunt — first segment Varies under Statewide Rules Eligible Youth and Non-ambulatory Hunters Special rules
Statewide statewide

Eligibility, supervision and normal bag-limit rules apply.

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Youth and non-ambulatory hunt — second segment Varies under Statewide Rules Eligible Youth and Non-ambulatory Hunters Special rules
Statewide statewide

Eligibility, supervision and normal bag-limit rules apply.

Official source

Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 4 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Special antlerless — segment 1 Antlerless Only For Firearm Methods General hunters Special rules
Statewide statewide

Archery and crossbow hunters may take antlered deer during this special antlerless season under the official rules.

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Special antlerless — segment 2 Antlerless Only For Firearm Methods General hunters Special rules
Statewide statewide

Archery and crossbow hunters may take antlered deer during this special antlerless season under the official rules.

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Special antlerless — segment 3 Antlerless Only For Firearm Methods General hunters Special rules
Statewide statewide

Archery and crossbow hunters may take antlered deer during this special antlerless season under the official rules.

Official source
Special antlerless — segment 4 Antlerless Only For Firearm Methods General hunters Special rules
Statewide statewide

Archery and crossbow hunters may take antlered deer during this special antlerless season under the official rules.

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