Delaware

Prime Atlantic Flyway waterfowl, coastal whitetail deer hunting, and accessible state wildlife areas.

Delaware Regulatory Agency

Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife (DNREC)

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife operates under the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to manage wildlife and fish populations across Delaware's coastal marshes, agricultural lands, and state wildlife areas.

Delaware provides premier Atlantic Flyway waterfowl hunting along Delaware Bay and Chesapeake marshlands alongside long whitetail deer hunting seasons.

policyMission

To conserve and manage Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and their habitats, and to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations.

assignmentResponsibilities

  • Issues hunting licenses, migratory bird stamps, and deer permits
  • Manages state wildlife areas and public hunting access permits
  • Establishes annual deer, waterfowl, and small game hunting seasons
  • Executes wetland and coastal marsh habitat conservation projects
  • Enforces fish and wildlife conservation laws statewide

starCore Values

  • Habitat Protection: Conserving coastal wetlands and agricultural habitat.
  • Public Access: Providing accessible state land for sportspeople.
  • Scientific Management: Managing species through empirical research.