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Delaware fishing license costs (effective Jan. 1, 2012)
| License Type | License Fee | Agent Fee | Maximum Cost |
| Resident fishing (Age 16-64) | $8.50 | $2.50 | $11.00 |
| Non-resident fishing (Age 16 and over) | $20 | $2.50 | $22.50 |
| 7-Day Non-resident fishing (Age 16 and over) | $12.50 | $2.50 | $15 |
| Resident Trout Stamp (Age 16-64) | $4.20 | $1 | $5.20 |
| Non-resident Trout Stamp (Age 12 and over) | $6.20 | $1 | $7.20 |
| Young Angler Trout Stamp (Age 12-15) | $2.10 | $1 | $3.10 |
| *Resident boat fishing (20′ vessel and below) | $40 | $2.50 | $40 |
| *Resident boat fishing (Vessel over 20′) | $50 | $2.50 | $50 |
| *Resident head-boat license | $300 | NA | $300 |
| *Resident charterboat license | $150 | NA | $150 |
| *Non-resident boat fishing license (20′ vessel and below) | $40 | $2.50 | $40 |
| *Non-resident boat fishing license (Vessel over 20′) | $50 | $2.50 | $50 |
| *Non-resident head-boat license | $600 | NA | $600 |
| *Non-resident charter boat license | $300 | NA | $300 |
* New licenses
Hunting and Trapping Licenses and Permits
Delaware's hunting license year covers the period of July 1 - June 30
Delaware Hunting, Trapping, and Guide Licenses Cost
Delaware Residents
Delaware Resident Hunting License
(Age 16-64) $25
Delaware Resident Junior Hunting License (Age 13-15) $5
Delaware Resident Guide/Hunting License (Age 16-64) $100
Delaware Resident Trapping License $3.50
Non-Residents
Non-Resident Hunting License (Age 16 and Over) - Reciprocal Fees
Non-Resident Junior Hunting License (Age 13-15) - Reciprocal Fees
Non-Resident 3-Day Hunting License (Age 16 and Over) $50
Non Resident Guide/Hunting License (Age 16 and Over) $300
Non-Resident Trapping License $25
Additional Deer Tags, Permits, and Stamps
Delaware Resident Hunters Choice/Quality Buck Tag Combo. $10
Additional Antlerless Tag (Delaware Residents /Non-Residents) $10
Non-Resident Quality Buck Tag $25
Non-Resident Antlered Deer Tag $25
Public Waterfowl Blind/Deer Stand Day Permit $20
Resident Migratory Waterfowl Stamp (Age 16-64) $9
Non-Resident Migratory Waterfowl Stamp (Age 16 and Over) $9
License agents may charge a fee: up to $1.50 to issue licenses, in addition to the cost of the license and up to $1 to issue a stamp and permits.