DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has made it easier for hunters to obtain special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks. These permits, now available for purchase wherever hunting licenses are sold, can be acquired online through Digital DNREC, at DNREC’s main campus in Dover, and at over 40 licensing agents across the state.
The special permits, priced at $10 for both residents and non-residents, were previously sold exclusively at state park offices. Now, they can be conveniently purchased alongside Delaware hunting licenses. This change aims to streamline the process and make it more accessible for hunters.
License-exempt hunters are also required to purchase these permits if they intend to hunt in any of the nine Delaware State Parks that allow hunting. These parks include Auburn Valley, Brandywine Creek, Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, Holts Landing, Killens Pond, Lums Pond, White Clay Creek, and Trap Pond. Specific hunting opportunities include deer hunting in all nine parks, waterfowl hunting in Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashore state parks, and squirrel and rabbit hunting in Trap Pond.
DNREC emphasizes the importance of hunters familiarizing themselves with each park’s specific rules and regulations. Maps and detailed rules for each park are available on the Delaware State Parks hunting webpage. It is crucial to note that hunting in Delaware State Parks is more restrictive compared to DNREC’s wildlife areas. Not all methods of take or hunting seasons permitted on private or other public lands are allowed in state parks. Each park has its own set of hunting rules, permitted seasons, and methods of take.
By providing these new purchasing options, DNREC aims to enhance the hunting experience in Delaware State Parks while ensuring hunters comply with the specific regulations designed to protect both wildlife and park visitors.
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