Delaware Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Opens in 34 daysDelaware's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-31.
Last verified September 25, 2026Delaware wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Opens in 34 days
Statewide
Split 1
- Opens
- October 31, 2026
- Closes
- November 7, 2026
- Bag limit
- Youth days Oct 24 and Feb 7
- Opens in 59 days
Statewide
Split 2
- Opens
- November 25, 2026
- Closes
- November 29, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 80 days
Statewide
Split 3
- Opens
- December 16, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 87 days
Statewide
Regular
- Opens
- December 23, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- Also Nov 25-29
- Closed
Outside teal zone
September
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- September 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Closed
Teal zone only
September teal
- Opens
- September 5, 2026
- Closes
- September 13, 2026
- 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 waterfowl 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.