BirdHuntRing-necked Pheasant
- Nov 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Male pheasants2 daily4 poss.
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Upland birds 2026-27
Delaware upland hunting
Pheasant · Bobwhite quail (released)
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Ring-necked Pheasant opens Nov 23
Pheasant
2 a day
Opens Nov 23
Species
2
Pheasant, Bobwhite quail (released)
How nonresidents hunt upland birds in Delaware
Nonresidents buy the nonresident hunting license (or the 3-day small game license) over the counter. Wild quail are closed; only pen-raised released quail may be hunted, with a Division permit.
Pheasant (males) and released quail Nov. 23, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027.
Season calendar
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Ring-necked Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail (released birds only)
Seasons & bag limits
Bobwhite Quail (released birds only)
- Nov 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Bobwhite Quail (released birds only)No limit dailyNo limit poss.
What a nonresident needs to buy
Hunting license: choose one
Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·
$199.50
Total for the season
$199.50
