Delaware lawmakers have passed legislation that expands hunting opportunities across the state while updating regulations to reflect modern hunting practices.
The new law clarifies that Sunday hunting will be allowed for all game animals and birds that have established hunting seasons through the Department. However, private property owners and public agencies will retain authority over when and where Sunday hunting occurs on their lands, without creating excessive regulatory burden.
The legislation also streamlines regulations regarding handgun ammunition calibers allowed for deer hunting and modernizes rules governing other hunting equipment to keep pace with technological advances.
Additionally, the law reclassifies certain wildlife species. European and snowshoe hares will no longer be considered game animals, while skunks and weasels have been added to the game animal category.
The changes represent multiple amendments to Delaware’s Title 7 code, which governs regulations and restrictions related to game and fish management throughout the state.
