DNREC Announces 2025-‘26 Deer Harvest Totals, Launches New Interactive Game Harvest Dashboard
DNREC has announced Delaware’s statewide deer harvest totals for the 2025-‘26 hunting season – coinciding with the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife launching a new interactive Game Harvest Dashboard that encourages deer hunters and the public to explore the state’s big game animal data in greater detail.
Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers
From October through the holidays, motorists are cautioned to watch out for white-tailed deer crossing roadways in front of vehicles during their annual mating season, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active and harder to see.
Additional Delaware Hunting Seasons Open in November
Numerous Delaware hunting seasons open next month, including the popular November deer shotgun season which runs from Friday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 21, as well as the firearms deer hunt available only to youth and non-ambulatory hunters on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife urges motorists to watch out for deer crossing roadways
With shorter days ahead – especially after the Nov. 3 change from Daylight Savings Time back to Eastern Standard Time – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds Delaware motorists, including 9-to-5 workers driving home at dusk, to be alert for deer crossing roadways.
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces youth hunting days for 2019/20 hunting season
To promote youth hunting participation and recruitment, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has designated special deer and waterfowl hunting days available to youth hunters ages 10 through 15 on both public and private lands statewide. Youth hunters can enjoy youth waterfowl hunting days on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.
