Delaware Statutes

§ 791 — Possession of red fox whelps

Delaware § 791
JurisdictionDelaware
Title7
PartGame, Wildlife and Dogs
Ch. 7REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GAME AND FISH
Subch.Other Game and Fish

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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 7, § 791 (2026).

Text

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter to the contrary, the taking and possession of red fox whelps between April 1 and August 15 of each year by persons possessing no less than 5 foxhounds kept for chasing mature red foxes and having a permit issued by the Department shall be permitted for the purpose of raising the whelps for fox chasing. Any whelps possessed by virtue of this section shall have been taken only with permission of the landowner. Any whelp possessed by virtue of this section must be released each year prior to August 15. Only red fox whelps found within this State shall be subject to this section.

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Legislative History

64 Del. Laws, c. 36, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 275, § 103

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