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 § 705

JurisdictionDelaware

Title7

PartGame, Wildlife and Dogs

Ch. 7REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GAME AND FISH

Subch.General Provisions

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 7, § 705 (2026).

Text

(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