Delaware Reinstates Direct Supervision for Some 18- to 20-Year-Old Hunters Mid-Season After a State Supreme Court Reversal

The squeeze lands on hunters who have just aged out of youth programs. Requiring an adult 21 or older for some 18- to 20-year-olds adds a scheduling hurdle for newly independent hunters, while HB 427 moved 16- and 17-year-olds toward more freedom. The state's recruitment ladder now has an awkward rung in the middle.