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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 18, 2019

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 7-13 made 2,857 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 28 citations. Officers responded to 44 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces youth hunting days for 2019/20 hunting season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2019

To promote youth hunting participation and recruitment, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has designated special deer and waterfowl hunting days available to youth hunters ages 10 through 15 on both public and private lands statewide. Youth hunters can enjoy youth waterfowl hunting days on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation sponsors Yorklyn Storytelling Festival, archaeology events

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2019

Yorklyn Village Partnerships, in conjunction with DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, will celebrate storytelling, archaeology, and Delaware history with two special events the weekend of October 18 to 20.



First State Heritage Park Brings the Tenth Annual 18th Century Market Fair to the Dover Green

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2019

The First State Heritage Park in Dover will host the tenth annual 18th Century Market Fair on Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on The Green.



Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area temporarily closed for repairs and to reroute damaged portion

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that, effective immediately, an approximately 150-yard portion of the Michael Castle Trail on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been closed in order to repair and reroute a portion of the trail that is failing and experiencing structural damage. The closed section begins about 200 yards east of the Biddle Point trailhead.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 18, 2019

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 7-13 made 2,857 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 28 citations. Officers responded to 44 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces youth hunting days for 2019/20 hunting season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2019

To promote youth hunting participation and recruitment, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has designated special deer and waterfowl hunting days available to youth hunters ages 10 through 15 on both public and private lands statewide. Youth hunters can enjoy youth waterfowl hunting days on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.



DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation sponsors Yorklyn Storytelling Festival, archaeology events

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2019

Yorklyn Village Partnerships, in conjunction with DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, will celebrate storytelling, archaeology, and Delaware history with two special events the weekend of October 18 to 20.



First State Heritage Park Brings the Tenth Annual 18th Century Market Fair to the Dover Green

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2019

The First State Heritage Park in Dover will host the tenth annual 18th Century Market Fair on Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on The Green.



Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area temporarily closed for repairs and to reroute damaged portion

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that, effective immediately, an approximately 150-yard portion of the Michael Castle Trail on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been closed in order to repair and reroute a portion of the trail that is failing and experiencing structural damage. The closed section begins about 200 yards east of the Biddle Point trailhead.