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 | Newsroom | 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.
15 DNREC Programs to Participate in UD’s Annual Coast Day
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Fifteen programs spanning seven divisions within the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to participate in the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day on Sunday, Oct. 6.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Weekend Coming to Killens Pond State Park Oct. 4 to 6
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024
Killens Pond State Park in Kent County will be host site for the 2024 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program the weekend of Oct. 4 to 6, DNREC announced, with registration opening Sept. 4. The three-day event is expected to sell out quickly, with registration closing Sept. 18.
Delaware’s 2024/25 Hunting Season Just Around the Corner
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Delaware’s 2024/25 hunting season opens Sunday, Sept. 1 when Delaware deer hunters are set to go afield with archery equipment and crossbows. Also opening Sept. 1 are the resident Canada goose and mourning dove hunting seasons – the upcoming season will be the first for which Sunday hunting for gamebirds is permitted.
Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Winners Chosen
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Delaware wildlife artist Richard Clifton and Nebraskan artist Dennis Arp took top honors in DNREC’s annual Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests, with Clifton’s painting of a Canada goose for the 2025/26 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and Arp’s painting of a brook trout for the 2025 Delaware Trout Stamp.
