Delaware § 705 Visiting traps within 24-hour periods; killing of trapped animals

Delaware Statutes

§ 705 — Visiting traps within 24-hour periods; killing of trapped animals

Delaware·Title 7·Part Game, Wildlife and Dogs·Ch. 7 REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GAME AND FISH·Subch. General Provisions

(a)No person who sets or makes use of any trap, except for muskrats, shall permit more than 24 hours to elapse between visits to such trap.

(b)Notwithstanding § 704(d) of this title, a .22 caliber rimfire pistol may be used to kill animals lawfully confined or restrained by a trap or snare.

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Legislative History

Code 1915, § 2392A; 40 Del. Laws, c. 191, § 18 ; Code 1935, § 2852; 7 Del. C. 1953, § 706; 70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§ 46, 71 ; 71 Del. Laws, c. 366, §§ 1, 2