Delaware teenagers could be allowed to hunt without adult supervision at a younger age under legislation being considered in the state House. The proposed bill would lower the minimum age for unsupervised hunting from 18 to 16.

Two cases of chronic wasting disease have been found in deer in Sussex County, marking the first reported cases in Delaware and on the Delmarva Peninsula, according to state officials.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on proposed changes to the 2026–2028 hunting and trapping seasons, along with the proposed 2026–2027 migratory game bird seasons and bag limits.

DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters to submit an application to hunt turkeys this season in Delaware.