2021/2022 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide
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• CHECK OUT THE FW WEBSITE: WWW.DE.GOV/FW • 2021/2022 DELAWARE HUNTING & TRAPPING WE BRING YOU DELAWARE’S GREAT OUTDOORS THROUGH SCIENCE AND SERVICE ESSENTIAL NEWS WEBSITE ADDRESS FOR HUNTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM: https://de.gov/DigitalDNREC page 4 DIGITAL DNREC LICENSING AND REPORTING SYSTEM page 9 DEER HARVEST REPORT CARD AND CARCASS TAGS page 20 NEW ONLINE MAPS FOR STATE WILDLIFE AREAS page 42 Hunter Registration System Follow us on Facebook! https://de.gov/DigitalDNREC www.facebook.com/DelawareFishWildlife DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE THOUSAND ACRE FARM Rustic, Unique Waterfront Corporate Events • Waterfowl Hunting • Apple Orchard Thousand Acre Farms • 260 South Reedy Point Road, Middletown, DE 302.455.8880 • www.thousandacrefarm.com DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE DIRECTORY CONTENTS 3 FISH AND WILDLIFE DIRECTORY 32 MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING SECTION Harvest Information Program .................................................... 32 4 ESSENTIAL NEWS AND REMINDERS Youth Hunt ............................................................................... 32 5 LICENSING AND PERMITS SECTION Snow Geese ............................................................................. 33 Licenses and Fees ...................................................................... 5 Migratory Game Bird Season Summary .................................... 34 License Exempt Hunters and Trappers (LEN) .............................. 6 Tundra Swans........................................................................... 36 Trapping License Information ...................................................... 8 38 BOATING SAFETY Digital DNREC ............................................................................ 9 Conservation Access Pass ....................................................... 13 39 FURBEARER TRAPPING AND HUNTING SECTION 14 DELAWARE BAYSHORE INITIATIVE Trapping Seasons ..................................................................... 39 15 GENERAL HUNTING INFORMATION Trapping Prohibitions ................................................................ 39 Prohibited Methods of Take ...................................................... 15 Hunting Seasons ...................................................................... 39 Legal Methods of Take .............................................................. 15 41 PUBLIC LANDS HUNTING Operation Game Theft .............................................................. 16 AND TRAPPING SECTION 17 LICENSE $$$ WORKING FOR YOU Public Hunting Lands ................................................................ 41 Waterfowl Hunting on Public Lands .......................................... 41 18 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Deer Hunting on Public Lands .................................................. 41 19 YOUTH HUNTING Rules for State Wildlife Areas .................................................... 42 Rules for Hunting on State Forest Service Lands ...................... 43 20 DEER HUNTING SECTION Deer Stand and Waterfowl Blind Facilities Season Dates ........................................................................... 20 for Hunters with a Disability ....................................................... 43 Deer Harvest Report Cards and Tags ........................................ 20 Rules for Delaware State Park Lands ........................................ 44 Automated Deer Checking System ........................................... 21 Rules for Federal National Wildlife Refuges ............................... 44 Chronic Wasting Disease .......................................................... 22 Lottery Application for Wildlife Area Turkey Hunts ..................... 45 Method of Take ......................................................................... 23 Youth/Non-Ambulatory Hunt ..................................................... 24 46 DELAWARE HUNTER Sika Deer .................................................................................. 25 EDUCATION PROGRAM Digital DNREC - Hunter Education ............................................ 46 26 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ZONES AND Courses Offered ....................................................................... 48 ANTLERED DEER AND TURKEY RULER Directions to Class Locations .................................................... 49 28 SMALL GAME HUNTING SECTION Live Fire Liability Waiver ............................................................ 50 Season Dates ........................................................................... 28 52 SUNRISE/SUNSET TABLE Bullfrog and Snapping Turtle Seasons ....................................... 28 30 WILD TURKEY HUNTING SECTION Season Dates ........................................................................... 30 Legal Firearms, Bows and Shot Sizes ....................................... 30 Delaware Turkey Hunting Check Stations .................................. 31 FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Past and current hunters and trappers To help engage and recruit youth hunters, the Division of Fish & have sustained our hunting and trapping Wildlife has established special hunting days available only to youth traditions and been at the forefront of for deer, waterfowl and turkey hunting. Check the Youth Hunting wildlife conservation. Continuing this suc- Information page on page 19 of this guide for youth hunting season cess depends on engaging and recruiting dates and more youth hunting information. new hunters and trappers, with young The Division and its dedicated and passionate staff are committed to hunters and trappers important for the providing quality hunting and trapping opportunities and experiences, future of hunting, trapping and wildlife now and for the future, as We Bring You Delaware’s Great Outdoors conservation. through Science and Service. Stay connected with us through social Involving youth in hunting and trapping media and our web page noted on the cover of this guide. will provide them a rewarding lifetime Whether hunting or trapping with youth, long-time friends or solo, passion and is a needed investment in have a successful, enjoyable and safe hunting and trapping season. continuing the tradition of these sports and habitat conservation to support a variety of wildlife and quality hunting opportunities. So, pay it forward by taking youth hunting or trapping; you will be glad you did. David E. Saveikis - Director 2 2021/2022 DELAWARE HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE DIRECTORY DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE DIRECTORY STATE OF DELAWARE John C. Carney Governor DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Shawn M. Garvin Secretary Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE David E. Saveikis Director About This Guide ADVISORY COUNCIL ON WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISH: Edward A. Montague, Chair This high-quality guide is offered to you Garrett L. Grier, Jr., Vice Chair by the Delaware Department of Natural Raymond F. Burris Nathan R. Hudson Dale R. Scuse Resources and Environmental Control J. Neal Dukes Joe C. Johnson F. Thomas Unruh through its unique partnership with J.F. Stephen M. Kendus Griffin Publishing, LLC. The revenue generated through ad sales State and Federal law prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion and/ significantly lowers production costs and or disability. Complaints or inquiries should be directed to: Human Resource Office, Department of Natural generates savings. These savings translate Resources and Environmental Control, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. into additional funds for other important agency programs. This summary is for the convenience of the hunters and trappers and is not intended to cover all hunting laws and regulations. When federal and state laws conflict, the law which is more restrictive governs. For the actual If you have any feedback or are inter- wording of the Wildlife Statutes and Regulations, please visit: ested in advertising, please contact us at Title 7, Delaware Code: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/index.shtml#TopOfPage 413-884-1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com DNREC Administrative Code: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/3000/3900%20Wildlife/3900.shtml Graphic Design: Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, DIRECTORY Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski DELAWARE DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RECREATIONAL LICENSING SECTION Main Office – R ichardson and Robbins Building, License information for fishing, hunting, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901 trapping, Conservation Access Open 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. – Mon. thru Fri. Pass, and Charter/Head Boats ��������302-739-9918 except on Holidays Boat Registration, Boat Ramp WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Certificates and Commercial SECTION – 302-739-9912 Fisheries Information .........................302-739-9916 Wildlife Regional Offices FISH AND WILDLIFE NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE Region 1 - A ugustine WA, Natural Resources Police New Castle County .......302-834-8433 24 Hr. Dispatch ����������������������������������.1-800-523-3336 Region 2 - N orman G. Wilder WA, Main Office .............................................302-739-9913 Kent County ................... 302-284-4795 Office of Boating Safety Region 3 - Assawoman WA, and Education ........................................302-739-9915 Sussex County .............. 302-539-3160 New Castle County ............................... 302-836-4682 Wildlife Lottery/Check Stations Kent County ............................................302-739-6139