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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ upcoming dates announced by DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Do you know a child or young teen who might enjoy learning about fishing and delight in having the opportunity to catch a fish? DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites budding anglers age 6 through 15 to come out and learn to fish with a parent/guardian on three upcoming “Take a Kid Fishing!” dates.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announce results from 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 9, 2017

The 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament drew 155 young anglers and their families to three Delaware ponds on Saturday, June 3. There were winners in all three counties.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 29-June 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 9, 2017

Reminder for the week: Commercial horseshoe crab harvest occurring now DOVER – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 29-June 4 made 3,064 contacts with anglers, boaters and the […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating apparent drowning at Seaford Boat Ramp

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

SEAFORD – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a 14-year-old boy this afternoon at the Seaford Boat Ramp on the Nanticoke River.




Delaware City and Augustine Beach boat ramps in New Castle County to close briefly this month for repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The Delaware City Boat Ramp, located within Fort DuPont State Park, and the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp, located south of Port Penn, will each be closed temporarily this month to allow contractors to replace pilings that hold floating docks in place, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. Shoreline fishing access will be unaffected in both locations.







  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ upcoming dates announced by DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Do you know a child or young teen who might enjoy learning about fishing and delight in having the opportunity to catch a fish? DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites budding anglers age 6 through 15 to come out and learn to fish with a parent/guardian on three upcoming “Take a Kid Fishing!” dates.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announce results from 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 9, 2017

The 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament drew 155 young anglers and their families to three Delaware ponds on Saturday, June 3. There were winners in all three counties.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 29-June 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 9, 2017

Reminder for the week: Commercial horseshoe crab harvest occurring now DOVER – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 29-June 4 made 3,064 contacts with anglers, boaters and the […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating apparent drowning at Seaford Boat Ramp

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

SEAFORD – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a 14-year-old boy this afternoon at the Seaford Boat Ramp on the Nanticoke River.




Delaware City and Augustine Beach boat ramps in New Castle County to close briefly this month for repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The Delaware City Boat Ramp, located within Fort DuPont State Park, and the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp, located south of Port Penn, will each be closed temporarily this month to allow contractors to replace pilings that hold floating docks in place, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. Shoreline fishing access will be unaffected in both locations.