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Hunter Education Training Centers and Ranges



There are hunter education training centers in all three Delaware counties, and shooting ranges in Kent and New Castle Counties.

Contact Us

Office of Hunter Education
6180 Hay Point Landing Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
302-735-3600 x 1
HunterEducation@delaware.gov

Hunter Education

Shooting Ranges

Ommelanden Hunter Education and Training Center

1205 River Road
New Castle, DE 19720
302-601-6267

Owens Station Shooting Sports and Hunter Education Center

12613 Hunters Cove Rd.
Greenwood, DE 19950
302-349-4334

Training Centers

DNREC Auditorium, Richardson and Robbins Building

89 Kings Highway
Dover DE 19901
302-735-3600

From US 13, turn west on Loockerman Street. Cross the bridge and turn right at the first traffic light (next to the Post Office). The road leads directly into the DNREC building parking lot.

Kent County Hunter Education Training Center at Little Creek Wildlife Area

3018 Bayside Drive
Dover, DE 19901
302-735-3600

From SR 1, south of Dover Air Force Base, take exit 91 for Little Creek/ Kitts Hummock. Travel 3.5 miles north on SR9 to Little Creek. (3018 Bayside Drive is .5 miles south of Little Creek city limits on the east side of the roadway) The Little Creek Wildlife Area is located on the east side of Rt 9, approximately one mile south of Little Creek.

Cedarfield Ruritan Club, Milford

Tub Mill Pond Road
Milford, DE 19963
302-735-3600

From Route 113 South: Head South on Rt. 113. Before coming to the Rt. 113/Rt. 1 split you will see I.G. Burton car dealership on your right. Pass the dealership and immediately take the 1st right onto Tub Mill Pond Road. Wind around the “S” curve and the Ruritan Club (white building) is on your left.

New Castle Hunter Education Training Center at Ommelanden Range

1205 River Road
New Castle, DE 19720
302-735-3600 or 302-323-5333

From the South: From Route 13, turn right onto Hamburg Rd. At flashing light, turn left onto Rte. 9/River Rd. Ommelanden Range is approximately 2 miles on the right side of the road across from Kirkwood Soccer Club.

From the North: From Route 13, turn left onto Federal Lane. Turn left onto Rte. 9/River Rd. Ommelanden Range is approximately 100 yards on the right side of the road across from Kirkwood Soccer Club.

Sussex County Hunter Education Training Center at Owens Station Sporting Clay Range and Dog Training Center

12613 Hunters Cove Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
302-735-3600

From Rt 113, take Rt 16 West approx 4.75 miles and turn South (left) onto Owens Rd. Drive approximately .75 miles and turn left again onto Hunters Cove Rd. Drive approximately .3 miles to entrance on left side.

From Rt 13, take Rt 16 East, approximately 2.5 miles and turn right onto Hunter’s Cove Road. Drive straight across Owens Rd (stop sign) then drive .3 miles to entrance on left side.




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