wildlife management zone · Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Zone 17
Delaware, United States
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About Zone 17
Zone 17 is a wildlife management zone in Delaware, United States, set by Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 256 km² (99 mi²). Towns inside it include Selbyville and Ocean View.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- 17
- Area
- 256 km²
- Area (miles)
- 99 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 26 km² of public or protected land inside it, 10% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 20 | 8% |
| Sussex County | 2.6 | 1% |
| DE Division of Parks and Recreation | 1.9 | under 1% |
| Town of Ocean View | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Town of Selbyville | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Town of Dagsboro | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Town of South Bethany | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Town of Millville | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sika deer | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | firearm source |
| Sika deer | Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
What HuntGrid shows for Zone 17
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Zone 17 (wildlife management zone)?
About 256 km² (99 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 17?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 26 km² of public or protected land, 10% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone 17?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Zone 17?
In the same unit system: Zone 14, Zone 15 and Zone 16.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife (FirstMap). Licence: Delaware FirstMap data, provided "as is" (FirstMap disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.