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In Delaware, the statewide deer season bag limit is two antlered deer per hunter per year, with no more than one antlerless deer per year. The bag limit varies by season, with a separate bag limit for archery and firearms seasons.
Delaware Deer Season Bag Limits
Delaware’s deer hunting seasons are divided into different periods, each with its own bag limits. The most restrictive bag limit is in place during the archery season, which typically runs from mid-September to mid-January. During this time, hunters can harvest one antlered deer and one antlerless deer per year.
Antlered Deer Bag Limits
The firearms season bag limit for antlered deer is two per year, with no restrictions on the number of antlerless deer that can be harvested. However, there are some restrictions in place to help manage the state’s deer population. For example, the bag limit for deer in the state’s northern deer management zone is one antlered deer per year, while the bag limit for deer in the southern zone is two antlered deer per year.
Permits and Licenses
In addition to the bag limit, hunters must also obtain the necessary permits and licenses to hunt deer in Delaware. This includes a hunting license, a deer tag, and a permit from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The DNREC website provides more information on the requirements for hunting deer in Delaware, including the bag limits, permits, and licenses.
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