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DelawareDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Delaware.
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Whitetail Deer
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery and Crossbow Deer | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027 | archery_crossbow |
Archery and Crossbow Deer: Archery and crossbow season; dates based on consistent annual pattern (Sept 1 – Feb 1); verify at dnrec.delaware.gov when 2026-2027 guide published
Whitetail Deer source: dnrec.delaware.gov
Turkey
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Youth and Non-Ambulatory Hunt | Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 5, 2026 | any | |
| Spring Turkey Regular Season | Apr 11, 2026 – May 10, 2026 | any |
Spring Turkey Youth and Non-Ambulatory Hunt: Youth and non-ambulatory hunters only; special two-day hunt; extra day added for 2026 season
Spring Turkey Regular Season: Extra day added to 2026 season per official DNREC announcement
Turkey source: news.delaware.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Delaware state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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