DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced a full-day Deer 101 course scheduled for Sunday, December 14, in a post on the agency’s official Facebook page. The training session will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kent County Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center at 3018 Bayside Drive in Dover.
According to the announcement, the program is designed for both new and experienced hunters seeking to strengthen their skills and field awareness. The course will cover a wide range of topics including deer biology, breeding behavior, identification, age assessment, hunting tactics, and the use of both firearms and archery equipment. Instruction will also include guidance on stand and ground blind use, tracking and reading deer sign, and understanding the role of wind, scents, lures, and calls in hunting.
The agency stated that the session will also address recovery techniques, field dressing, and basic meat processing. A dedicated discussion period will be included for participants to ask questions and receive individualized guidance from instructors. Registration is available through Digital DNREC by selecting the course tab within the system. Those needing assistance may contact the Hunter Education Office at 302-735-3600 Ext. 1.
