Delaware Hunter Safety Course Requirements

Hunter education rules before you start the Delaware practice test.

Delaware hunters generally need hunter safety certification before hunting. Here is what to know before you take the Delaware practice test.

Minimum age / certification
No certificate issued to anyone under 10; hunters under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1967.
Blaze orange
400 square inches of solid hunter orange on the head, chest, and back during any legal firearm deer hunting period, including while out of a stand.
Loaded firearms in vehicles
Loaded firearms may not be carried in a vehicle, boat, or farm machine.
License year
July 1 through June 30.

Official regulations are set by Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife (DNREC). Always confirm current rules there before hunting.

⚠ Some details above came from secondary research rather than a direct read of Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife (DNREC)'s own site — treat them as a starting point, not the final word.

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Start the Delaware practice test

(Delaware-specific questions are coming soon — this test currently covers the national standards.)