Turkey Tags
Delaware Turkey Tags
2026
Complete guide to wild turkey tag requirements in Delaware - spring and fall season fees, bird limits, requirements, and where to buy your turkey tags online. Delaware offers spring wild turkey hunting with a growing Eastern wild turkey population. A spring turkey permit is required in addition to a hunting license. The fall season has very limited opportunity.
Spring Season Open
Spring Tag: $12 (Resident)
2026 Turkey Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Spring Tag (Resident)
$12
per spring turkey tag
Spring Tag (Nonresident)
$35
per spring turkey tag
Spring Birds (Max)
2
birds per spring season
Fall Season
Closed
No fall turkey season
Season Fees
Delaware Turkey Tag Fee Breakdown
Spring Turkey Season
Resident Tag$12.00
Nonresident Tag$35.00
Bag Limit2 birds
Spring permit required; fall season currently closed
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your Delaware Turkey Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Delaware turkey tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
A valid Delaware hunting license is required before purchasing turkey tags. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license. Buy online at the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Turkey Tag(s)
Purchase your Delaware turkey tag from Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife online or at a licensed agent. Spring resident tags are $12. Nonresident spring tags are $35. Purchase online →
3
Review Season Regulations
Check Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife's current turkey hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal equipment, calling restrictions, and zone-specific rules. Delaware has a spring turkey season. Valid Delaware hunting license plus spring turkey permit.
4
Tag Your Harvest Immediately
Upon harvesting a turkey, you must immediately fill out and attach your tag to the bird before moving it. Keep your license and tag on your person at all times while hunting. Record the required information (date, county/zone) as specified on your tag.
Requirements
Delaware Turkey Tag Requirements
Valid Delaware hunting license plus spring turkey permit.
Important Notes
Delaware-Specific Turkey Information
Spring season runs late April through May.
Source: Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife (dnrec.delaware.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and season dates directly with Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife before hunting.