What are the laws for hunting fox in Delaware this year? This article covers many of the fundamental laws you will need to know to get started. It also provides information such as seasons, harvest limits, and required permits for hunting fox in Delaware. It is not a legal document and is not intended to cover all hunting laws and regulations.
In Delaware, the red fox hunting season runs from November 1st to February 28th. Red foxes may be harvested with a compound, recurve, longbow, crossbow, shotgun, muzzleloading rifle, rimfire, or centerfire rifle up to .25 caliber. A license is required. There are no bag limits.
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Check out the Delaware hunting seasons.
First time hunting fox? Check out these articles:
Read: How to call in a fox.
Read: How to use tracks and scat to hunt a fox.
Did you know you can hunt coyotes in Delaware? Read this article on the laws for hunting coyotes in Delaware.
Laws for hunting fox in Delaware.
Hunting fox at night or on a Sunday in Delaware is unlawful.
Anyone that shoots or traps a fox must report the harvest by contacting the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 302-735-3600 by the close of business on the day following the harvest. Harvest reports are an important way for Division biologists to track fox distribution and abundance across the state.
With no night hunting option, you will have to master the craft of calling in what might be a well-fed, sleeping coyote.
Therefore the following article is strongly recommended, especially for new predator hunters. How to master the best closed reed call.
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Prohibited methods when fox hunting in Delaware.
You may not use the following methods when fox hunting in Delaware.
- Hunt out-of-season, without a license, take more than the daily limit, or possess unlawfully killed game.
- Hunt within 100 yards of an occupied structure (unless hunter is the owner or occupant, or has permission from the owner or occupant) or drop shot on buildings or people. When hunting deer with archery equipment, a hunter must be at least 50 yards from a structure. In New Castle County, north of I-295 and I-95 the distance is 200 yards when hunting with a firearm.
- Discharge any firearm from or within 15 yards of public road or shoot across a public road or right-of-way.
- Trespass with gun or dog or trap on private property without prior permission of the landowner whether or not the land is “posted.”
- Damage any nest, den, or lair of game animals or birds.
- Use an artificial light to illuminate wildlife from a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or observation.
- Use night vision or infrared devices while hunting.