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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

From October through the holidays, motorists are cautioned to watch out for white-tailed deer crossing roadways in front of vehicles during their annual mating season, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active and harder to see.



Public Encouraged to Avoid the Urge to ‘Rescue’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Wildlife watchers in Delaware this time of year are apt to happen upon young animals, particularly deer fawns, that appear to have been left alone, even abandoned in their natural environment – and “So tiny, so helpless…so cute!”, they look very much like they need rescuing by a kind public hand or two. Almost always, that’s not the case – rather, these young’uns are waiting for a parent’s return from foraging or from a nearby vantage of keeping a close eye on them. Thus, DNREC’s reminder: If you find them alone, leave them alone.



Delaware Receives $120K Grant for American Kestrel Conservation Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 5, 2024

Delaware has received approximately $120,000 from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Wildlife Restoration Program to support the study and preservation of the American kestrel, a species currently listed as endangered in Delaware and the smallest falcon in North America.



September Hunting Traditions Return, Topped By Opening Day of Delaware’s Dove Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, August 28, 2023

Hunters and their retrievers can get a daily double for migratory birds in their sights Sept. 1 when Delaware hunting seasons open for mourning dove and resident Canada goose. Retriever owners also should be vigilant when working their gundogs in the typically warm weather for dove season opener and ensure the dogs get plenty of […]



Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

DNREC reminds the public that it’s best when encountering young wildlife of any species to leave the animals alone.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

From October through the holidays, motorists are cautioned to watch out for white-tailed deer crossing roadways in front of vehicles during their annual mating season, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active and harder to see.



Public Encouraged to Avoid the Urge to ‘Rescue’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Wildlife watchers in Delaware this time of year are apt to happen upon young animals, particularly deer fawns, that appear to have been left alone, even abandoned in their natural environment – and “So tiny, so helpless…so cute!”, they look very much like they need rescuing by a kind public hand or two. Almost always, that’s not the case – rather, these young’uns are waiting for a parent’s return from foraging or from a nearby vantage of keeping a close eye on them. Thus, DNREC’s reminder: If you find them alone, leave them alone.



Delaware Receives $120K Grant for American Kestrel Conservation Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 5, 2024

Delaware has received approximately $120,000 from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Wildlife Restoration Program to support the study and preservation of the American kestrel, a species currently listed as endangered in Delaware and the smallest falcon in North America.



September Hunting Traditions Return, Topped By Opening Day of Delaware’s Dove Season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, August 28, 2023

Hunters and their retrievers can get a daily double for migratory birds in their sights Sept. 1 when Delaware hunting seasons open for mourning dove and resident Canada goose. Retriever owners also should be vigilant when working their gundogs in the typically warm weather for dove season opener and ensure the dogs get plenty of […]



Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

DNREC reminds the public that it’s best when encountering young wildlife of any species to leave the animals alone.