wildlife management zone · Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Zone 3
Delaware, United States
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About Zone 3
Zone 3 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 246 km² (95 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Smyrna, about 0.9 km from its edge.
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
- 3
- Area
- 246 km²
- Area (miles)
- 95 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 102 km² of public or protected land inside it, 41% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DE Division of Fish and Wildlife | 60 | 24% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 56 | 23% |
| Delaware Wild Lands Inc | 20 | 8% |
| New Castle County | 4.9 | 2% |
| Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve | 2.1 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown State Land | 1.8 | under 1% |
| DE Department of Transportation | 0.6 | under 1% |
| State of Delaware | 0.3 | 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Zone 3
- 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 3 (wildlife management zone)?
About 246 km² (95 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 3?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 102 km² of public or protected land, 41% of the unit; the largest share is managed by DE Division of Fish and Wildlife. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone 3?
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 3?
In the same unit system: Zone 1B, Zone 2, Zone 4 and Zone 5.
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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.