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7 DE Code § 722. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 722. Prohibition against use of lights; penalties.

§ 722. Prohibition against use of lights; penalties. (a) No person or persons shall hunt or attempt to hunt at nighttime any species of wild bird or wild animal with any artificial light including the headlights of any vehicle or with any device that amplifies light using a power source including but not limited to night vision and infrared devices. Possession in a motor vehicle or conveyance of any firearms or other implements with which wild birds or wild animals may be killed, exposed within immediate reach, either loaded or unloaded, while using any artificial lights or any device that amplifies light, shall be prima facie evidence of the use of such firearms or other implements for hunting. Raccoons or opossums may be hunted on foot or while riding on a horse or mule at nighttime during open season with the use of a dog or artificial light or both. Frogs may be hunted on foot or from a boat at nighttime during open season with an artificial light. (b) No person or persons shall make use of any artificial light emanating from a vehicle and directing toward woods, fields, orchards, livestock, wild animals or birds, dwellings or buildings. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to the normal use of headlights of a vehicle traveling on any public or private road in a normal manner, to any police, emergency or utility company vehicle using spotlights to perform their duties, or to any farmer or landowner on the farmer's or landowner's own or leased land using artificial lights to check on equipment, crops, livestock or poultry. Nor shall this subsection apply to the normal use of headlights of a vehicle traveling in a normal manner 2 hours prior to sunrise or 2 hours after sunset. (c) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class B environmental misdemeanor. 63 Del. Laws, c. 389, §  6;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  66, 71;  78 Del. Laws, c. 373, §  1;
7 DE Code § 723. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 723. Hunting or trapping in safety zones; penalty.

§ 723. Hunting or trapping in safety zones; penalty. (a) (1) No person, except the owner or occupant, shall discharge a firearm within 100 yards of an occupied dwelling, house or residence or any barn, stable or any other building used in connection therewith, while hunting or trapping for wild birds or wild animals of any kind. The area within said distance shall be a “safety zone,” and it shall be unlawful to shoot at any wild bird or wild animal while it is within such safety zone without the specific advance permission of the owner or tenant. (2) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary, the safety zone for hunting deer by archery device during established archery seasons shall be 50 yards. (b) During any open hunting or trapping season, it shall be unlawful for any person, other than the owner or occupant, to hunt or to trap, pursue, disturb or otherwise chase any wild animal or bird within a safety zone without the specific, advance permission of the owner or occupant. (c) No person, except the owner or occupant, or a person with the permission of said owner or occupant, shall discharge a firearm so that a shot, slug or bullet lands upon any occupied dwelling, house, or residence, or any barn, stable or other building used in connection therewith. (d) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class C environmental violation. 64 Del. Laws, c. 369, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 281, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  67, 71;  77 Del. Laws, c. 425, §  4;  79 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 724. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 724. Wilful obstruction or impeding of lawful hunting, fishing or trapping activities.

§ 724. Wilful obstruction or impeding of lawful hunting, fishing or trapping activities. (a) No person shall wilfully obstruct or impede the participation of any individual in:  (1) The lawful taking of fish, crabs, oysters, clams or frogs; or (2) The lawful hunting of any game birds or animals; or (3) The lawful trapping of any game animals. (b) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class B environmental misdemeanor. (c) Hunting, trapping or fishing activities while trespassing upon the private lands of another person, persons or corporation shall not be considered lawful hunting, trapping or fishing activities for purposes of this section. (d) The conduct declared unlawful in this section shall not include any incidental interference arising from lawful activities normally conducted within the general area. (e) This section shall not apply to law-enforcement personnel acting in the lawful performance of their duties. 65 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  68-71;
7 DE Code § 725. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 725. Falconry; permit; regulations; hunting.

§ 725. Falconry; permit; regulations; hunting. (a) No person may take, transport or possess any raptor for falconry purposes in this State without first procuring a falconry permit from the Department. The Department shall not charge a fee for a falconry permit. (b) The State hereby adopts Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to falconry, and the Department may promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to govern the practice of falconry. (c) The falconry permit, when accompanied by a current hunting license, authorizes the hunting of game birds and game animals in compliance with the State's seasons and bag limits. 71 Del. Laws, c. 362, §  1;
7 DE Code § 726. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 726. Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

§ 726. Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. (1) The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is an interstate agreement between member states to enhance the compliance with the hunting, fishing, and other wildlife laws of member states, and provides for the fair and impartial treatment of wildlife and fisheries violators. (2) The Board of Compact Administrators has set forth prescribed requirements and procedures for any state to become a member of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact within the established Bylaws and Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact Operations Manual. (3) Through this statute, the State of Delaware directs and empowers the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Fish and Wildlife to enact all provisions of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. (4) DNREC is charged to adopt and begin implementation of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact set forth in the Compact, Bylaws and Operations Manual, and to further recognize all current and future member states legally empowered as members of the Compact on or before July 1, 2016. DNREC shall notify the General Assembly if an extension is necessary for a maximum of 3 years due to technological capacity challenges that preclude timely implementation of the Compact. (5) The State of Delaware by representation through DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife will make a formal application to the Chairman and Board of Administrators of the Interstate Wildlife Violation Compact to receive full admission, authority, and representation as an official member of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. 79 Del. Laws, c. 113, §  1;
7 DE Code § 734. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter II. Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl|§ 734. Prohibitions respecting wild birds other than game birds; birds not protected.

§ 734. Prohibitions respecting wild birds other than game birds; birds not protected. No person shall catch, kill, have in possession (living or dead), purchase, sell or expose for sale, transport or ship any wild bird other than a game bird, or any part of the plumage, skin or body of any such bird, or any game bird, except as expressly permitted by law; but house sparrows, and starlings may be killed, sold or shipped by any person in any manner and at any time. 26 Del. Laws, c. 165, §§  1, 4;  Code 1915, §§  2373, 2377;  28 Del. Laws, c. 197, §  1;  30 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;  Code 1935, §§  2818, 2825, 2890;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  741;  57 Del. Laws, c. 85;  57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §  59;  59 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  77;
7 DE Code § 735. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter II. Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl|§ 735. Nests and eggs protected.

§ 735. Nests and eggs protected. No person shall take or needlessly destroy the nests or eggs of any wild bird, nor have such nests or eggs in that person's possession. 22 Del. Laws, c. 216, §  2;  Code 1915, §  2417;  Code 1935, §  2891;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  742;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  77;
7 DE Code § 736. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter II. Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl|§ 736. State game refuges; wildlife refuges.

§ 736. State game refuges; wildlife refuges. (a) All state lands, except as otherwise provided, and state, county and municipal parks in Delaware shall be state game refuges and no person shall hunt upon said lands and parks or kill or injure any game therein at any time of the year. (b) Any person may shoot and kill during the open season for same, wild duck, wild geese, brant and snipe on all state lands bordering on the Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Indian River and Assawoman Bay. (c) Notwithstanding this section, all wildlife refuges created under this title shall be under the jurisdiction of the Department and subject to all the rules and regulations thereof including rules and regulations covering the right to hunt and fish therein. Code 1915, §  2417A;  30 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  5;  36 Del. Laws, c. 233, §  1;  40 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  31;  Code 1935, §  2892;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  743;  57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §  60;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  77;
7 DE Code § 737. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter II. Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl|§ 737. Exception to application of §§ 734, 735 and 736 for holder of license for scientific purposes.

§ 737. Exception to application of §§ 734, 735 and 736 for holder of license for scientific purposes. Sections 734, 735 and 736 of this title shall not apply to any person holding a license giving the right to take birds and their nests and eggs for scientific purposes. 22 Del. Laws, c. 216, §§  4, 6;  Code 1915, §  2419;  Code 1935, §  2894;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  745;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  72, 77;
7 DE Code § 738. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter II. Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl|§ 738. Erection and removal of booby, brush or stake blinds.

§ 738. Erection and removal of booby, brush or stake blinds. No booby, brush or stake blinds shall be erected sooner than 30 days prior to the open season for the hunting of wild water fowl and all such blinds shall be removed within 30 days after the close of said season. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class D environmental violation for each offense. Code 1935, §  2821C;  45 Del. Laws, c. 203, §  1;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  747;  49 Del. Laws, c. 338;  50 Del. Laws, c. 9, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  73, 77;  79 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 739. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter II. Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl|§ 739. Prohibitions respecting bald eagles; disturbing, damaging or destroying nests; eggs; penalties.

§ 739. Prohibitions respecting bald eagles; disturbing, damaging or destroying nests; eggs; penalties. (a) Any person who disturbs, destroys or in any manner damages a bald eagle's nest or aerie shall be guilty of a class A environmental misdemeanor. (b) Any person shooting, killing or attempting to kill a bald eagle or any person who removes, or attempts to remove eggs or eaglets from their nest or aerie shall be guilty of a class A environmental misdemeanor. (c) Any person who barters, offers to barter, trades, offers to trade or possesses any bald eagle, bald eagle eggs or eaglets shall be guilty of a class A environmental misdemeanor. 7 Del. C. 1953, §  748;  57 Del. Laws, c. 88;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  74-77;
7 DE Code § 740. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter II. Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl|§ 740. Crows.

§ 740. Crows. The crow may be hunted in accordance with federal regulations. 7 Del. C. 1953, §  749;  59 Del. Laws, c. 158, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  77;
7 DE Code § 741. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter II. Wild Birds Other Than Game Birds, Migratory Wild Fowl|§ 741. Snow geese.

§ 741. Snow geese. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person may hunt snow geese by any method, provided the individual complies with federal laws and regulations. 72 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;
7 DE Code § 750. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 750. Placement of traps for muskrats.

§ 750. Placement of traps for muskrats. The habitat of a muskrat shall be a marsh of any size, ordinarily subject to rise and fall of tide, a ditch, a stream, or land not suited to cultivation of crops due to a normally marshy condition. A trap set or found at any place other than such habitat shall be considered as having been set for game animals other than muskrats. 27 Del. Laws, c. 157, §§  1, 2;  Code 1915, §§  2388, 2392B;  40 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  18;  Code 1935, §  2839;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  761;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  86;
7 DE Code § 751. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 751. Muskrats driven from shelter by flood or freshet.

§ 751. Muskrats driven from shelter by flood or freshet. No person shall take, kill or capture, by any means whatever, any muskrat during the time of any flood or freshet, when such flood or freshet may cause any muskrat to leave its usual and accustomed place of shelter and protection. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class D environmental violation for each offense. 26 Del. Laws, c. 165, §  14;  Code 1915, §  2387;  Code 1935, §  2838;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  762;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  78, 86;  79 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 752. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 752. Hunting muskrats with dog; penalty.

§ 752. Hunting muskrats with dog; penalty. (a) No person shall hunt, take, catch or kill any muskrat with dog or dogs. (b) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class D environmental violation for each offense. 27 Del. Laws, c. 157, §§  1, 2;  Code 1915, §§  2388, 2392B;  40 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  18;  Code 1935, §  2839;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  763;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  79, 86;  79 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 753. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 753. Muskrat nailing; destroying or damaging muskrat house, den; penalties.

§ 753. Muskrat nailing; destroying or damaging muskrat house, den; penalties. (a) No person shall take, capture or kill, at any time, within this State, any muskrat by the method commonly known as nailing; or dig into, tear down, remove, interfere with, destroy or damage in any way any muskrat house, nest, den, lair or refuge. (b) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class C environmental violation for each muskrat house, nest, den, lair or refuge, dug into, torn down, removed, interfered with, destroyed or damaged in any way. Code 1915, §  2388A;  32 Del. Laws, c. 172, §  1;  Code 1935, §  2840;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  764;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  80, 86;  9 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 754. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 754. Trespassing on property of another to kill muskrats; violations and penalties.

§ 754. Trespassing on property of another to kill muskrats; violations and penalties. (a) Whoever enters into or upon, or trespasses upon the ways, marshes, lands or premises of another within this State, without first obtaining the consent of the owner or lessee thereof, for the purpose of taking, trapping, capturing or killing any muskrat in any manner whatsoever, shall be guilty of a class C environmental violation. (b) Nothing in this section shall affect the right of the party injured, to that party's civil action for damages, as in cases of trespass. Code 1915, §  2388B;  32 Del. Laws, c. 172, §  1;  Code 1935, §  2841;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  765;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  81, 86;  79 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 755. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 755. Taking muskrat on public road or highway; penalties.

§ 755. Taking muskrat on public road or highway; penalties. (a) No person shall take, capture or kill, in any manner, at any time, within this State, any muskrat on any public road or highway. (b) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class D environmental violation for each offense.  Code 1915, §  2388C;  34 Del. Laws, c. 183, §§  1, 2;  Code 1935, §  2842;  43 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  767;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  83, 86;  79 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 756. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 756. Diving or box trap; penalty.

§ 756. Diving or box trap; penalty. (a) No person shall take, capture or kill, at any time, within the State, any muskrat with a trap commonly known as a diving or box trap. The setting of any such trap in any muskrat den, lead, or runway shall be prima facie evidence of an offense against this section. (b) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class D environmental violation for each offense.  Code 1915, §  2388C;  34 Del. Laws, c. 183, §§  1, 2;  Code 1935, §  2842;  43 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  768;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  84, 86;  79 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 757. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 757. Trapping muskrats or other fur-bearing animals adjacent to Broadkiln Creek without consent of landowner; penalty.

§ 757. Trapping muskrats or other fur-bearing animals adjacent to Broadkiln Creek without consent of landowner; penalty. (a) No person shall trap or take muskrats or other fur-bearing animals from any lands adjacent to Broadkiln Creek, from the corporate limits of the Town of Milton to the Delaware Bay, or from the banks of Broadkiln Creek, from the corporate limits of the Town of Milton to the Delaware Bay, without first obtaining the consent of the owner of the lands or banks of the Creek. The failure of any person trapping or taking muskrats or other fur-bearing animals, as aforesaid, to produce the consent in writing of the landowner or the owner of the bank on which traps are set for muskrats, or other fur-bearing animals are taken shall be prima facie evidence of the violation of this section. (b) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class C environmental violation for each offense. 44 Del. Laws, c. 148, §§  1, 2;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  769;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  85, 86;  79 Del. Laws, c. 421, §  3;
7 DE Code § 758. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter III. Muskrats|§ 758. Extension of muskrat open season.

§ 758. Extension of muskrat open season. Notwithstanding § 703(1) of this title, the open season during which it shall be lawful to catch, kill or pursue or attempt to catch, kill or pursue muskrat may be extended. The Department shall establish both the conditions under which an extension shall occur and the extension framework through regulations promulgated pursuant to Chapter 101 of Title 29, Administrative Procedures Act. 77 Del. Laws, c. 437, §  1;
7 DE Code § 767. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter IV. Rabbits|§ 767. Rabbit or hare hunting with ferret.

§ 767. Rabbit or hare hunting with ferret. No person shall hunt, take, kill or destroy any rabbit or hare with a ferret, or have a ferret in possession while hunting. 26 Del. Laws, c. 165, §  13;  Code 1915, §  2386;  Code 1935, §  2837;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  771;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  90;
7 DE Code § 768. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter IV. Rabbits|§ 768. Receipt of rabbits from without the State; penalties.

§ 768. Receipt of rabbits from without the State; penalties. (a) No person shall receive from without the State any European or San Juan rabbit or any rabbit from an endemic state or area listed as such by the United States Public Health Service. (b) No person shall receive from without the State any rabbit which is not prohibited by subsection (a) of this section unless it is accompanied by the certificate of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary's designee or of an equivalent agency of the place of origin recognized and approved by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services or the Secretary's designee to the effect that such rabbit is free from disease. (c) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a class B environmental misdemeanor for each offense. 28 Del. Laws, c. 195;  Code 1935, §  2844;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  772;  50 Del. Laws, c. 141, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  87, 90;
7 DE Code § 769. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 7 - Conservation|Chapter 7. Regulations and Prohibitions Concerning Game and Fish|Subchapter IV. Rabbits|§ 769. License to sell rabbits received from another state.

§ 769. License to sell rabbits received from another state. A special license shall not be required for the purpose of selling rabbits received from without the State in accordance with § 768 of this title. 28 Del. Laws, c. 195;  Code 1935, §  2845;  7 Del. C. 1953, §  773;  70 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§  88, 90;