The Snow Goose Conservation Order is a separate season only for snow geese that occurs when Delaware’s regular waterfowl hunting seasons are closed, if needed to control the snow goose population.

Liberal harvest methods are allowed during the Conservation Order to help reduce the snow goose population. A large population can damage its Arctic nesting grounds, as well as wetlands and agricultural lands on migration routes and overwintering areas.

Based on results of the 2026 Greater Snow Goose Spring Population Survey, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife has determined that there will not be a conservation order held for 2027.

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