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Deer Hunting in Kent County, Delaware

Kent County, Delaware hunters harvested 6,140 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.5 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 20% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
6,140 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
10.5 deer / sq mi
This county10.5
Delaware avg9.3
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County Rank
#1 of 3
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Kent County
#2 Sussex County
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Public Land
20% public — 74,964 acres
Other state
37,285 ac
50%
National Wildlife Refuge
30,708 ac
41%
State Park/Recreation
3,976 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
2,923 ac
4%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
72 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——6,140

Harvest source: dnrec.delaware.gov

Harvest figures for Kent County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Delaware deer season, 2025-2026

Delaware deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Delaware season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Delaware wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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