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Deer Hunting in Sussex County, Delaware

Sussex County, Delaware hunters harvested 9,628 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.3 per square mile, 2nd in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
9,628 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
10.3 deer / sq mi
This county10.3
Delaware avg9.3
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County Rank
#2 of 3
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Kent County
#2 Sussex County
#3 New Castle County
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Public Land
12% public — 71,991 acres
State Park/Recreation
28,990 ac
40%
National Wildlife Refuge
18,523 ac
26%
Other state
16,600 ac
23%
Local/Metropark
5,005 ac
7%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,873 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——9,628

Harvest source: dnrec.delaware.gov

Harvest figures for Sussex 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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