Delaware Hunting License

How Do I Get My State Hunting License?

Depending on your age, you may be required to have the Hunter Education Certificate in order to legally buy a license or permit to hunt.

1. Complete the Delaware hunter education certification requirements.
2. Choose the correct license type.
3. Buy the license through the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife website or a Delaware–approved retailer.

Types of Delaware Hunting Licenses

Delaware Resident

A resident is a person who has lived in Delaware for at least one year. Active-duty military members stationed in Delaware are considered residents.

All Delaware residents ages 13 to 64 must have a resident hunting license.

Non-Resident

All non-residents age 13 or older must have a non-resident hunting license.

Youth Hunting License

Delaware residents and non-residents under the age of 13 may hunt without a license. They must obtain a License Exempt Number (LEN), and they must be accompanied by a licensed person.

Delaware residents and non-residents ages 13 to 15 must have a junior hunting license.

Senior Hunting License

Delaware residents age 65 or older are not required to have a hunting license.

Disability License

Hunters with disabilities must obtain a disabled hunter certification card. This card allows them to use the facilities and participate in the opportunities that Delaware offers.

Military and Veteran License

Active-duty military members who are stationed in Delaware may purchase a resident hunting license.

Within the first 12 months after being honorably discharged, veterans who are residents of Delaware may apply for the free Delaware Resident Military One Time Hunting License. They must have served for 90 or more days on active military duty.

Resident veterans with 60% or more service-connected disability are eligible for the free Delaware Disabled Veterans Hunting License. Visit the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife website for more details.

Migratory Waterfowl Requirements

All hunters age 16 or older must purchase the Delaware Migratory Waterfowl Stamp and the Federal Duck Stamp when hunting migratory waterfowl. In addition, hunters are required to have proof of their participation in the Harvest Information Program (HIP).

License Expiration

Hunting licenses are good from July 1 through June 30 of the next year.

Where to Buy a Delaware Hunting License

• Visit the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife website.
• Visit a Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife office or an approved license retailer.
• Mail in a paper application. (Call 302-739-9918 for more information.)