Delaware Code § 7-705

Visiting traps within 24-hour periods; killing of trapped animals
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(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.
(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.)

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