Effective October 30, 2009, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Delaware online course—the official hunter education course of the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife.

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Delaware certification.

Selecting the Right Carry When Hunting With Others

Carry selection is based primarily on muzzle control and terrain.

Safe carries, with three hunters side-by-side

If three hunters are walking side by side, the ones at the sides may carry their guns pointing either to the side away from their party or to the front. The one in the center should keep the gun pointing to the front or up.

Safe carries, with three hunters in single file

If three hunters are walking single file, the one in the lead should have the gun pointed ahead but never over the shoulder. The one in the middle must have the gun pointed to the side. The hunter in the rear may point the gun to either side or the rear.

When facing another hunter, any carry is safe except the trail carry or forward-facing elbow or side carry.

Remember that the same rules for safe carry apply when your hunting companion is a dog.