Game Breeder
Delaware Game Breeder
Permit 2026
Requirements and fees for raising and selling captive game animals in Delaware. Delaware requires permits for breeding native game birds and certain mammals in captivity.
Record Keeping
Annual Renewal
2026 Permit Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Annual Fee
$25.00
Per year, per permit
Facility Inspection
Not Required
Initial & periodic
Record Keeping
Required
Inventory & transactions
Agency
Delaware Division of...
Permit issuer
Covered Species
Game Species Covered in Delaware
Pheasant, quail, game birds
Step-by-Step
How to Apply for a Game Breeder Permit in Delaware
1
Review Requirements
Contact Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife to get the current application packet. Review species-specific requirements, especially for deer and elk which have additional disease testing requirements.
2
Submit Application & Fee
Submit your completed application to Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife.
Annual permit fee: $25.00. Include all required documentation (property ownership or lease, facility plan, intended species list).
3
Maintain Required Records
Keep detailed records of all animals in your possession: births, deaths, purchases, and sales. Annual reports are typically required. Records must be available for inspection at any time by wildlife officers.
Permit Classes
Delaware Permit Structure
Primarily game bird propagation; big game breeding very limited
Requirements
Delaware Game Breeder Requirements
Delaware DFW permit; annual sales and inventory records required.
Source: Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife (dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current permit requirements and fees directly with Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife.