As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:

    "Hunting" means the activity of pursuing animals, as defined by the code of the city while armed with a weapon; provided, however, hunting shall not include the sport of falconry, frog gigging or the sport of fishing.

    "Trapping" means to use any device that springs shut suddenly, a pitfall, a snare or other similar device for the purpose of catching and holding animals.

    "Weapon" means, but shall not be limited to mean, any firearm, any archery equipment, any device used to discharge a projectile either by means of explosion, by force or mechanical means, any sling shot or slings or any device that can hurl a projectile or can be hurled or thrown. (Prior code § 4-47)