The Snow Goose Conservation Order is a separate season only for snow geese that occurs when Delaware’s regular waterfowl hunting seasons are closed. Liberal harvest methods are allowed during the Conservation Order to help reduce the large snow goose population that is damaging its Arctic nesting grounds, as well as wetlands and agricultural lands on migration routes and overwintering areas.

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife is awaiting the results of the 2026 Greater Snow Goose Spring Population Survey to determine whether to hold a 2027 Conservation Order.  Please check back in late July for the final decision.

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