License, Permit & Tag Fees

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KNOW YOUR RESIDENCY STATUS: In Delaware, to purchase a resident license you must be living in Delaware for at least 1 year prior to purchasing a license. You may not establish residency in two different U.S. States. You might own homes in two or more states, but you can only claim residency in one U.S. State at a time. This is the state you claim residency on your FEDERAL income tax return.
All hunters under the age of 16 must be directly supervised by a person 21 years or older to carry a firearm or bow. Additionally, all hunters under the age of 18 in possession of a handgun or a rimfire or centerfire rifle, with the exception of a straight-walled pistol-caliber rifle as described on Deer Hunting, must be directly supervised by a person 21 years or older. Hunters between the ages of 16 and 18 may hunt with a straight-walled pistol-caliber rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment without direct supervision by a person 21 years or older.
Resident Licenses, Permits and Tags	Price
Resident Adult Hunting License (Ages 16-64)¹: Persons 16 years or over and under 65 (16-64 years) must purchase a license to hunt in Delaware.	$39.50
Resident Junior Hunting License (Age 13-15)^{1, 2}: Persons 13 through 15 years must purchase a junior license to hunt.	$5.00
Resident Guide Hunting License (Age 18+)¹: Persons operating a hunting guide service must purchase a guide license.	$159.50
Resident Trapping License (Ages 13-64)³: All persons under 65 years must purchase a license to trap in Delaware after first taking an approved trapping education course if born after January 1, 1978. See License Application & Private Land Permission Form for more information and the trapping license application.	$10.00
Resident Fur Dealer License⁴: A person must obtain an annual license before engaging in the business of purchasing or receiving raw furs or pelts for commercial purposes within this State, except muskrat furs or pelts. -	50.00
Resident Waterfowl (Duck) Stamp (Age 16+): Persons 16 years or over and under 65 (16-64 years) must purchase a state waterfowl (duck) stamp to hunt waterfowl in Delaware.	$15.00
State Wildlife Area Waterfowl Blind and Deer Stand Permit: Hunters that use a State Wildlife Area waterfowl blind or deer stand for hunting that was assigned through a daily lottery must purchase an annual Wildlife Area Deer Stand/Waterfowl Blind Lottery Permit.	$20.00
Resident Hunter’s Choice and Quality Buck Tag combination	$20.00
Each additional Antlerless Deer Tag	$20.00
Non-Resident Licenses, Permits and Tags	Price
Non-Resident Adult Hunting License (Age 16+)¹: Persons 16 years or over to hunt in this State	$199.50
Non-Resident Junior Hunting License (Age 13-15)^{1, 2}: Persons 13 through 15 years must purchase a junior license to hunt.	$50.00
Non-Resident Guide Hunting License (Age 18+)¹: Persons operating a hunting guide service must purchase a guide license.	$475.00
Non-Resident 3-Day Hunting License (Age 16+): Three (3) consecutive day small game and waterfowl license (not valid for deer or turkey).	$75.00
State Wildlife Area Waterfowl Blind and Deer Stand Permit: Hunters that use a State Wildlife Area waterfowl blind or deer stand for hunting that was assigned through a daily lottery must purchase an annual Wildlife Area Deer Stand/Waterfowl Blind Lottery Permit.	$20.00
Non-Resident Trapping License (Age 13+)³: All persons must purchase a license to trap in Delaware after first taking an approved trapping education course if born after January 1, 1978. See License Application & Private Land Permission Form for more information and the trapping license application.	$75.00
Non-Resident Fur Dealer License⁴: A person must obtain an annual license before engaging in the business of purchasing or receiving raw furs or pelts for commercial purposes within this State, except muskrat furs or pelts.	$475.00
Non-Resident Waterfowl (Duck) Stamp (Age 16+): Persons 16 years or over must purchase a state waterfowl (duck) stamp to hunt waterfowl in Delaware.	$15.00
Non-Resident Antlered Deer Tag	$50.00
Non-Resident Quality Buck Tag	$50.00
Each additional Antlerless Deer Tag	$20.00
License Exempt Residents and Non-Residents	Price
Certain residents and non-residents are exempt from the requirement to purchase a hunting or trapping license but they must obtain a free License Exempt Number (LEN) before hunting or trapping. See License Exempt Hunters and Trappers section on Licensing & Permits for more LEN information, including who qualifies.	FREE Must Obtain a New LEN Each Year
A federal duck stamp is required for any person 16 years or older to hunt migratory birds. Stamps are sold at Post Offices. No exemptions are made for persons 65 years or older for purchasing Federal Stamps. Some states are selling federal duck stamps online, referred to as e-stamps, through their state’s licensing system. Delaware is exploring this option to be included within our system in the future. In the meantime, federal duck stamps purchased online from another state will be accepted in Delaware. For more information, please visit https://www.fws.gov/service/buy-duck-stamp-or-e-stamp
License agents may charge a service fee of up to $2.50 to issue a license, up to $1.50 for deer tags and permits and passes, and up to $1.00 for waterfowl (duck) stamps. License year is July 1 through June 30. ¹ - Resident and non-resident hunters born on or after January 1, 1967 must complete a state approved Hunter Education course before obtaining a hunting license. Proof of successful completion of a Hunter Education Course must be provided at the time of license purchase in order to obtain a resident or non-resident hunting license. ² - The Junior Hunting License expires on the child’s 16th birthday. If this will occur during the hunting season, hunters 15 years of age should consider purchasing the regular hunting license instead of the Junior license prior to the season. ³ - Resident and non-resident trappers born on or after January 1, 1978 must take a 6 hour trapper education course before obtaining a trapping license. ⁴ - License may only be purchased by visiting DNREC’s Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Hwy, Dover, DE 19901