Upland Game Permits

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife reviews applications for permits for shooting preserves, retriever training and for gamebird possession, breeding and release. Ring-necked Pheasant (Photo: Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS) Gamebirds approved for release include quail, chukar partridge, Hungarian partridge and pheasants. These permits do not authorize

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Bands and Special Markers on Migratory Gamebirds

Delaware hunters may find GPS transmitters, bands or other human-created additions on migratory gamebirds they encounter during hunting seasons. Harvesting such gamebirds is legal, but hunters should report what they find to state and federal biologists. Migratory gamebird hunters should be aware of specially marked ducks, geese and

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