26 Del. Laws 324 (1911)
Abstract
Of Fish, Oysters and Game, § 8: Prohibited the unlawful shooting or killing of any birds or animals protected by laws of the state using any device, swivel, punt gun, or any gun other than shouldered weapons raised at arm's length. Also prohibited hunting with the aid of artificial light or lantern, dog, or dogs equipped with bells or other noise-producing device.
Summary
The law makes it illegal to hunt protected birds or animals using large or specialized guns (like swivel or punt guns), artificial light, or dogs with noise-making devices, though certain animals (e.g., frogs, raccoons, and skunks) are exempt from the light restriction; simply possessing prohibited equipment while hunting is considered evidence of a violation.
Law Text
Section 8. That it shall be unlawful to shoot at or kill any birds or animals protected by the laws of this State with any device, swivel or punt gun, or with any gun other than such as is habitually raised at arm's length and fired from the shoulder, or to pursue or kill the same, except frogs, raccoons, opossums, skunks, minks and otters, with the aid of any artificial light or lantern, or to hunt with dog or dogs wearing bell or bells or other noise-producing device. Any having such gun or lantern in one's possession while hunting, or having dog or dogs wearing bell or bells or other noise-producing device in one's possession while hunting shall be prima facie evidence of an offense against this Section.
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HUNTING REGULATION