DNREC reopens wooded areas of Alapocas Run State Park without further sighting of black bear seen earlier in park
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2019
WILMINGTON – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has re-opened Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, which was closed Dec. 5 due to the sighting of a black bear in the park that has been reportedly moving around northern New Castle County this week. After the park’s temporary closure, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, with the assistance of Delaware State Police’s aviation unit, conducted aerial searches of the Alapocas Run State Park and surrounding areas using infrared radar technology but did not detect the bear. Fish & Wildlife and State Parks Natural Resources Police officers also placed trail cameras overnight and conducted extensive patrols by foot throughout the park without further sightings.
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Low-Digit Surf-Fishing Tag Auction starts Black Friday
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Dover — DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will auction Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags starting Black Friday, Nov. 29 at www.usgovbid.com. Between Nov. 29 and Dec. 11, bidders will have the option to bid on 10 tags, including tags 36, 63, 125 and 225, and on six “choice” categories, ranging from tags 51 to 9999. […]
DNREC’s Natural Resources Police team up with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2019
DNREC Natural Resources Police units from Delaware State Parks, the Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the Environmental Crimes Unit have teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to provide toys for children in local communities for the holidays.
DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware’s state parks & Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, November 15, 2019
#OptOutside this Black Friday by visiting Delaware State Parks and the Brandywine Zoo. Admission is free on Black Friday (November 29, 2019).
DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces sale of 2020 annual passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 6
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2019
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced announced that the sale of 2020 annual passes and surf fishing permits will begin on Friday Dec. 6.
