Delaware’s Conservation Access Pass provides needed funding to help the Division of Fish and Wildlife maintain and improve public access, facilities, and wildlife habitat on State Wildlife Areas.

A Conservation Access Pass is required for any registered motor vehicle that’s used to access State Wildlife Areas for hunting, bird-watching, photography and similar recreational activities.

Hunters can get one free annual vehicle pass with the purchase of a hunting license. That vehicle pass will be valid to access State Wildlife Areas for both hunting and non-hunting activities.

Conservation Access Passes are available as annual passes (July 1 through June 30) or as 3-day passes (good for three consecutive days). Passes may be transferred to a vehicle of the same ownership for $10.

Annual Pass Delaware Registered Vehicle $32.50 Out-of-State Registered Vehicle $65.00 Good July 1 through June 30 3-Day Pass Delaware Registered Vehicle $10.00 Out-of-State Registered Vehicle $20.00 Good for 3 consecutive days

Questions? Read our list of frequently asked questions and answers or contact the Division of Fish and Wildlife Recreational Licensing Office at 302-739-9918 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Where to Use Your Conservation Access Pass

The Conservation Access Pass is required for entry to the State Wildlife Areas listed below. Tidal and non-tidal fishing and boating access areas listed in the Delaware Fishing Guide do not require a Conservation Access Pass, except for certain non-fishing, non-boating uses at Assawoman Wildlife Area (listed below). A Conservation Access Pass is not required to access the C&D Canal Conservation Area including the Michael N. Castle Trail.