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HB 412·DE·house

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HUNTING, TRAPPING, GAME ANIMALS, GAME BIRDS, DEER, AND PROTECTED WILDLIFE.

Signed into LawFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Bill Carson (D)
Latest Action

Signed

Jul 28, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it mandatory for Delaware residents and non‑residents to hold a general license before hunting, trapping, fishing, clamming or crabbing, and requires recent hunters and trappers to complete state‑approved education courses. It also tightens rules on the use of drugs and fertility control on wildlife and clarifies when dogs may be used with deer and what deer parts may be sold. The changes aim to improve safety, wildlife management and consistency across activities.

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