Wildlife Area Trapping Permits

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking bids for fur trapping permits on various wildlife areas across the state for the 2026-27 trapping season.

Delaware > Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control > Division of Fish & Wildlife


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NAT26001_TRAPPERMIT
Oct 08, 2026 12:00 PM
4 months base + 3 × 1 year options
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wildlife area trapping permits

Contact
joseph.kessler@delaware.gov
6180 Hay Point Landing Road, Smyrna, DE, USA
Description

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting bids for fur trapping permits on designated trapping units within various State Wildlife Areas. The permits are for the 2026-27 trapping season, running from December 1, 2026 through March 20, 2027. Bidders may submit offers for one or more of the available units, each with a minimum acceptable bid. The successful bidder for each unit will be granted exclusive trapping rights for that unit, subject to all applicable state regulations and permit conditions. Trappers must supply all necessary labor and equipment, comply with species-specific seasons and restrictions, and submit a mandatory harvest report by April 15, 2027. The contract may be renewed for up to three additional one-year periods through negotiation.

Classification Codes
NAICS114210Hunting and Trapping
PSCW083Lease or Rental of Equipment: Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags
Smart Codes
wildlife trapping permitsfur trappingtrapping unit leases
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 8, 2026-Solicitation Ad Date
Sep 20, 2026-Written Questions Due
Oct 1, 2026-Written Answers Posted
Oct 8, 2026-Bids Due
Oct 8, 2026-Public Bid Opening
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