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Deer Hunting in New Castle County, Delaware

New Castle County, Delaware hunters harvested 3,055 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.2 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 23% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,055 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
7.2 deer / sq mi
This county7.2
Delaware avg9.3
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County Rank
#3 of 3
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Sussex County
#3 New Castle County
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Public Land
23% public — 62,490 acres
Other state
26,084 ac
42%
State Park/Recreation
18,749 ac
30%
Local/Metropark
11,136 ac
18%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,629 ac
9%
Other federal
892 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——3,055

Harvest source: dnrec.delaware.gov

Harvest figures for New Castle 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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