DELAWARE HUNTING LICENSES

LISTED FEE INCLUDES MANDATORY LICENSE FEE & AGENT'S FEE (CASH, CHECK OR DEBIT CARD ONLY)

NOTICE: 

1. All hunters under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) to carry firearm.

2. Resident & non-resident hunters born after January 1, 1967 must complete a 10 hour safety course before obtaining a hunting license (see hunter safety certification)

• Hunting Licenses can only be purchased by an individual in person. Purchasing a hunting license "for a friend" is not permitted.
• Personal I.D. required. Accepted forms of I.D.: Driver's License, Voters Registration Card, Previous Years Tax Return. Photo I.D. strongly encouraged.
  NOTE: Last years hunting license is not a valid form of I.D. 
• A State Hunter Safety Card (where applicable) must be presented when applying for a Delaware Hunting License. This card must be presented for each year that you renew your hunting license.  Safety # from last years license may not be accepted as proof of hunter competency.
• A hunting license back tag holder should be used to display your current license while hunting.

1. Resident hunting licenses are required for persons 15 years or older and under the age of 65 (15-64 years old). A hunting license is required for hunting small game, migratory birds and deer.
2. Migratory Waterfowl hunters are also required to purchase a State Waterfowl Stamp (available at Eastern Marine) and a Federal Waterfowl Stamp (available at the Post Office). Eastern Marine does not sell Federal Waterfowl Stamps.
3. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
   The applicant must have reside continuously in the State of Delaware for at least one year prior to the time of application.

Exceptions to Resident Licensing Requirements
Residents of Delaware who are 65 years old or older are not required to obtain a hunting license.

Residents under 15 years of age may hunt without a license when accompanied by a person 18 years or older and who is the lawful holder of a hunting license or has a lawful right to hunt.

Any resident of Delaware who owns or resides on a farm in this state  containing 20 acres or more may hunt on said farm without being licensed.

Any resident living in Delaware for at least one year prior to the date of application for a hunting license and who has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces and is certified by the Veterans' Administration as having at least a 60% service connected disability is exempt from the hunting license requirements

1. Any person who is not a resident of Delaware and is 15 years of age or older must purchase a non-resident hunting license to hunt in the State of Delaware. An applicant born after January 1, 1967 must present evidence that he or she has completed a Hunter Safety Course.
2. Non-Residents may hunt liberated game on regulated shooting preserve when it is lawful to do so. A special permit to hunt on shooting preserve is required. It does not substitute for a hunting license required to hunt anywhere other than on a regulated shooting preserve wild game.

Exceptions to Non-Resident Licensing Requirements
Non-Residents other than aliens who are under 15 years of age may hunt without a license in the State when accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older, and who is lawful holder of a hunting license or has a lawful right to hunt.

1. STATE STAMP
   Residents and Non-Residents who have purchased Delaware Hunting Licenses also must purchase a State Waterfowl Stamp to hunt migratory birds in the State of Delaware. Brochures outlining waterfowl seasons and bag limits are available at Eastern Marine.
2. FEDERAL STAMP
   A Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp is required for any person 16 years of age or older to hunt waterfowl. Stamps are sold at Post Offices. No exemptions are made for persons 65 years or older. Federal Waterfowl Stamps are not available at Eastern Marine.
3. HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM
   In order to hunt waterfowl in Delaware, Resident & Non-Resident hunters are required to have a Harvest Information Program (HIP) Number. This number can be obtained by calling 1-800-WETLANDS.

1. QUALITY BUCK TAG
   This tag allows hunters to obtain a bonus Antlered Buck having an outside spread of at least 15 inches. Hunters wishing to purchase this license must present a valid Delaware Hunting License (back cardboard copy). Only one Quality Buck Tag may be purchased per license year. This tag is valid only when accompanied by a current Delaware Hunting License or used by a hunter not requiring a Delaware Hunting License.
2. ANTLER LESS DEER PERMIT
   This permit allows hunters to obtain one bonus deer  having no antlers or each antler less than 3 inches long. Hunters may purchase as many permits as they want. This permit is valid only when accompanied by a current Delaware Hunting License or used by a hunter not requiring a Delaware Hunting License.

1. Any person born after January 1, 1967 must present a State issued numbered card identifying that person as having completed Hunter Safety Training Course requirements in order to obtain a hunting license. This card  is the only acceptable proof of completion of the Hunter Safety Course. This "safe hunter number" must be listed on the license in the space provided. For hunter Safety Course information, an applicant or agent may call the Enforcement Section of the Division at (302) 739-9913
2. Persons applying for a resident or nonresident license may use valid Hunter Safety Cards from another State or Canadian Province. Persons who lose their card may obtain a Delaware Hunter Safety Card by contacting the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife by mail or in person.
   NOTE: Persons under the age of 16 may not hunt with a firearm unless accompanied by an adult.
3. State of Delaware Hunter Safety Certification courses are not offered at Eastern Marine. For more information contact Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife.