The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife manages approximately 68,000 acres of Delaware land at 19 public wildlife areas that provide hunting opportunities as well as habitat for a variety of species.
There are general rules and regulations that apply at all land and waters administered by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. There are also rules specific to individual wildlife areas.
Below are tract maps of each wildlife area, available as online maps and as printable PDF files. Each includes access information and rules specific to that wildlife area.
The maps and regulations are available free of charge online. Printed copies are available for a nominal charge.
The Division of Fish and Wildlife maintains elevated wildlife viewing platforms in several state wildlife areas.
Below are links to wildlife area maps for New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County.
East Section
Mid Section
West Section and Dog Training Area
North: Ashton, Port Penn, Warren and Faella Tracts
South: Silver Run and Green Tracts
The Rocks Tract
Main Tract
Deer, Furbearers and Small Game
DNERR Blackbird Creek Reserve Tract
Tony Florio Woodland Beach Wildlife Area
North: McKay and Lighthouse Island Tracts
South: Goldsborough, Ennis and Cabin Tracts
North: Davey Crockett and Tarburton Tracts
South: Main Area
Logan Lane and Wilson-Slaughter Tracts
Morris and Buckaloo Tracts
Roberts and Island Farm Tracts
Norman G. Wilder Wildlife Area
Willow Grove, Bartsch, Caulk and Bennett Tracts
Petersburg Tract
Hall Tract
Gray Farm, Hollager, Penuel and Coverdale Tracts
Main Tract
Rawley’s Island and Cedar Creek Tracts
Deer, Furbearers and Small Game
Okie Preserve Poplar Thicket Farm Tract
Piney Point Tract
Muddy Neck Tract
Miller Neck Tract
Industrial Forest Land — Barr Complex
Industrial Forest Land — Laurel Complex
Persons may use state wildlife areas only as directed by the following rules, which have been established by the Wildlife Regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 3900) of the Division of Fish and Wildlife, pursuant to 7 Delaware Code, § 103. Please refer to the area-specific hunting maps for additional access and allowable use information.
1. A Conservation Access Pass is required for any registered motor vehicle used to access designated Delaware State Wildlife Areas for any allowable activities, including hunting, birdwatching, hiking and photography.
2. Entry permitted between ½ hour before sunrise and ½ hour after sunset unless lawfully hunting, fishing, or boating.
3. All lands administered by the Division are Carry-In/Carry-Out.
4. The following activities are prohibited on State Wildlife Areas:
5. Horses and bicycles (including electric bicycles) may only be ridden on roads or trails that have been designated by the Division on current area maps.
6. Hunting permitted in accordance with state laws, regulations, and rules as specified on current wildlife area maps.
7. Placement of any temporary deer stand or blind that involves placing nails or screws into trees is prohibited. Stands and blinds are prohibited within all refuges and safety zones. See respective area maps for when and where temporary stands and blinds may be used.
8. All hunters that install temporary deer stands or blinds on State Wildlife Areas are required to obtain a free registration number by visiting the Division’s website at de.gov/fw or by calling the Wildlife Section at (302) 739-9912. This registration number must be legibly displayed on all stands and blinds.
9. No more than six (6) hunters may participate in driving deer at any one time.
10. Hunting is prohibited on all Division dikes and walking on dikes is prohibited during all waterfowl seasons.
11. Entering tidal and/or impounded waters managed by the Division is prohibited during the waterfowl season unless lawfully hunting or trapping.
12. Persons who possess, consume, or are under the influence of drugs or alcoholic beverages are prohibited from hunting or possessing firearms.
13. Firearms are allowed except for designated prohibited areas; the Division may authorize firearm possession in designated prohibited areas.
14. The discharge of any firearm including paintball guns, air rifles, bows, and crossbows is prohibited unless lawfully hunting. Target shooting is prohibited at any time.
15. Trapping is prohibited except by valid permit holders.
16. Dog training is prohibited except:
17. Licensed fishing in any Division-managed wildlife area pond is prohibited from September 1 through January 31 and during the spring turkey season except as permitted according to area-specific rules established on current area maps.
18. Crabbing or fishing on or from any dike or water control structure or within any impoundment is prohibited at all times.
Related Topics: fish and wildlife, habitat, hunting, outdoors, outdoors and recreation, wildlife areas
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