Fur Buyer License

Delaware Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in Delaware - resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. Delaware requires a fur dealer license for commercial fur buyers. The state has a small trapping industry. Records must be maintained and are subject to inspection.

License Required Record Keeping Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$10.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$25.00

Annual license

Record Retention

3yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

No CITES species regulated

License Details

Delaware Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in Delaware are regulated. Review all requirements before purchasing furs from trappers.

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes - required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$10.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$25.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	3 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Not required
CITES Compliance Required	No CITES requirement
Annual Report Required	Not required
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in Delaware

The following species are subject to special fur buyer rules in Delaware - which may include tagging, harvest reporting, or CITES permits for export.

otter beaver muskrat raccoon mink

Record Keeping

Delaware Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in Delaware must maintain detailed purchase records available for inspection by wildlife officers at any time.

For each purchase: species, quantity of pelts, seller name and trapping license number

Date of transaction and purchase price or fair market value

County or general area of harvest (where required by species)

Records must be retained for 3 years

Records must be available for inspection by Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

Delaware-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

Delaware is a small state with very limited commercial fur activity. Fur dealer license fees are among the lowest in the country. Most dealers operate on a small scale purchasing from local trappers.

Source: Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife (dnrec.delaware.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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