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Delaware Youth, Veterans & Active Military Waterfowl Hunting Day

Statewide, Participating Delaware wildlife areas; check site-specific access and blind restrictions · Statewide special waterfowl hunt day

Feb 7, 2027

Scheduled February 7, 2027; check current regulations and the chosen area’s access rules.

Sunday, February 7, 2027, is Delaware’s special waterfowl day for Veterans and active-duty service members, alongside youth hunters. Normal bag limits and hunting regulations apply. Eligible Veterans must carry a DD-214 copy; active-duty participants must carry military ID. Hunters need a hunting license, HIP certification and state and federal duck stamps. Participation at state wildlife areas is limited by area rules, so check site-specific access before traveling

VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 27, 2026 · Recently updated

Availability

Unknown · Not reported by source

Eligibility

Veterans honorably discharged or released, and active-duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve on active duty other than training. Proof of status required.

Cost

Hunter must obtain required hunting license, HIP certification and state/federal duck stamps; fees vary.

Organization: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife · official hunt day page

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