Delaware Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowDelaware's deer season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-31.
Last verified September 25, 2026Delaware wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
Archery and crossbow
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
Statewide
Youth and non-ambulatory
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- September 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- Also Nov 7-8
- Opens in 12 days
Statewide
Muzzleloader - split 1
- Opens
- October 9, 2026
- Closes
- October 18, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 47 days
Statewide
General firearm (shotgun) - November
- Opens
- November 13, 2026
- Closes
- November 22, 2026
- Bag limit
- CWD Management Zone check-in required
- Opens in 97 days
Statewide except WMZ 1A, 1B
Handgun/straight-walled pistol-caliber rifle
- Opens
- January 2, 2027
- Closes
- January 10, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 111 days
Statewide
General firearm (shotgun) - January
- Opens
- January 16, 2027
- Closes
- January 24, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 120 days
Statewide
Muzzleloader - split 2
- Opens
- January 25, 2027
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Delaware's deer season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-31.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.