Harvest trends / Delaware
Delaware Whitetail harvest, 2025
Delaware whitetail hunters reported 16,745 animals in 2025 — fell 11.0% from 18,823 in 2024. That puts 2025 at 89% of the 2024 peak of 18,823.
16,745
2025 harvest
-11.0%
vs 2024
4
Years of record
18,823
Peak (2024)
Season by season
| Season | Harvest | Change | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16,745 | -11.0% | 18 |
| 2024 | 18,823 | +29.4% | 18 |
| 2023 | 14,541 | -13.7% | 18 |
| 2022 | 16,848 | — | 18 |
Statewide totals summed from official Delaware harvest reports and subject to agency revision. Reporting rules differ by state, so these figures are comparable across years within Delaware, not between states.