2020/2021 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide
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• CHECK OUT THE F&W WEBSITE: WWW.DE.GOV/FW • 2020/2021 DELAWARE HUNTING & TRAPPING WE BRING YOU DELAWARE’S GREAT OUTDOORS THROUGH SCIENCE AND SERVICE WHAT’S NEW FOR 2020 DIGITAL DNREC LICENSING AND REPORTING SYSTEM page 9 PROCEDURES FOR LICENSE EXEMPT HUNTERS AND TRAPPERS page 6 DEER HARVEST REPORT CARD AND CARCASS TAGS page 20 WEBSITE ADDRESS CHANGE FOR HUNTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM: https://de.gov/DigitalDNREC page 4 CHANGES TO PUBLIC LAND TURKEY LOTTERY PROCESS page 30 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 & 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 FISH & WILDLIFE DIRECTORY FISH & 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 LICENSE $$$ WORKING FOR YOU Trapping Prohibitions ................................................................ 39 Hunting Seasons ...................................................................... 39 15 GENERAL HUNTING INFORMATION Prohibited Methods of Take ...................................................... 15 41 PUBLIC LANDS HUNTING Legal Methods of Take .............................................................. 16 AND TRAPPING SECTION Operation Game Theft .............................................................. 16 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 & 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 & WILDLIFE Over the years, I have addressed in this They live and breathe wildlife, hunting and trapping, both profes- column numerous ways the Division of Fish sionally and personally. It is a way of life and in their DNA. The next & Wildlife works to improve and maximize time you have a successful hunt or otherwise enjoy a day hunting or your Delaware hunting and trapping experi- trapping, take a moment to thank our staff. ence. These services put your hunting and The Division of Fish & Wildlife and its dedicated and passionate trapping license dollars to work by using staff are committed to providing you quality hunting and trapping science to manage sustainable wildlife opportunities and experiences, as We Bring You Delaware’s Great populations, and by creating quality habitat Outdoors through Science and Service. on and providing access to your extensive I encourage you to make the most of hunting and trapping oppor- public wildlife areas as well as delivering tunities in Delaware, whether you are local or from out of state. Have quality hunter and trapper education. a successful, enjoyable and safe hunting and trapping season. Our dedicated staff are an important and often overlooked part of delivering quality hunting and trapping and public wildlife areas for you. These individuals have a passion for wildlife biology, wildlife and habitat management, wildlife area stewardship and education that helps you spend quality time afield. David E. Saveikis - Director 2 2020/2021 DELAWARE HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE FISH & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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, & Education .......................................... (302) 739-9915 Sussex County .............(302) 539-3160 New Castle County ..............................(302) 836-4682 Wildlife