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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


Red Knot Numbers Increase on Delaware’s Bayshore During Spring Migration

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 27, 2026

Red knot numbers along Delaware’s Bayshore increased this spring after several seasons of decline, and the birds stayed longer than recent years and gained weight at or above expected rates.




2026/27 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide Now Available

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 2026

DNREC has released the 2026/27 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide, now available at participating license agents statewide, at the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s licensing desk in Dover and on the de.gov/hunting webpage.




DNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During Annual Survey

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

DNREC is counting on Delawareans to help with the state’s annual productivity survey for wild turkeys July 1 through Aug. 31. Volunteers assist the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife by recording and reporting information on the continuing distribution and reproductive success of the state’s turkey population.




DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

In response to increased complaints from Delaware farmers about significant crop damage and anticipated losses from deer, DNREC has expanded its deer damage assistance programs this year and is now offering expedited, direct enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program.




Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026

Today, DNREC announced the Youth Fishing Tournament winners in all three counties, as well as this year’s overall champion, Gabriel Alfaro.







  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

Red Knot Numbers Increase on Delaware’s Bayshore During Spring Migration

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 27, 2026

Red knot numbers along Delaware’s Bayshore increased this spring after several seasons of decline, and the birds stayed longer than recent years and gained weight at or above expected rates.




2026/27 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide Now Available

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 2026

DNREC has released the 2026/27 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide, now available at participating license agents statewide, at the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s licensing desk in Dover and on the de.gov/hunting webpage.




DNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During Annual Survey

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

DNREC is counting on Delawareans to help with the state’s annual productivity survey for wild turkeys July 1 through Aug. 31. Volunteers assist the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife by recording and reporting information on the continuing distribution and reproductive success of the state’s turkey population.




DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

In response to increased complaints from Delaware farmers about significant crop damage and anticipated losses from deer, DNREC has expanded its deer damage assistance programs this year and is now offering expedited, direct enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program.




Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026

Today, DNREC announced the Youth Fishing Tournament winners in all three counties, as well as this year’s overall champion, Gabriel Alfaro.