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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces registration open for Delaware’s mandatory wild turkey hunting course

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

With Delaware’s spring wild turkey hunting season fast approaching, DNREC’s Hunter Education Program reminds both resident and non-resident hunters that they must pass a Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife-approved course on turkey hunting before they can legally hunt turkeys in the First State.



Opening of trails along C&D Canal celebrated by Delaware, Maryland officials

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

The grand opening of recreational trails along the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal was celebrated by Delaware and Maryland officials who included Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Michael Bliss, USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan, DNREC Secretary David Small, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware State Senator Nicole Poore, Delaware City Mayor Stanley Green and Chesapeake City Mayor Dean Geracimos. They were joined by other officials, scores of trails partners and enthusiasts, and special guest, former Delaware Governor and Congressman Michael N. Castle.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 2-8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

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 Jan. 2-8 made 1026 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 31 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 34 citations.



Jan. 31 deadline approaching for DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual hunting photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

DOVER – The Jan. 31 deadline is fast approaching to enter your best outdoor photography in the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual Delaware Hunting Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover or inside of the 2017/2018 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. A judging panel comprised of DNREC staff will […]



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters Jan. 15 is final 2016/17 Sunday deer hunting date

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

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters that Sunday, Jan. 15 is the one remaining Sunday deer hunting date for the 2016/2017 hunting season.






  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces registration open for Delaware’s mandatory wild turkey hunting course

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

With Delaware’s spring wild turkey hunting season fast approaching, DNREC’s Hunter Education Program reminds both resident and non-resident hunters that they must pass a Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife-approved course on turkey hunting before they can legally hunt turkeys in the First State.



Opening of trails along C&D Canal celebrated by Delaware, Maryland officials

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

The grand opening of recreational trails along the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal was celebrated by Delaware and Maryland officials who included Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Michael Bliss, USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan, DNREC Secretary David Small, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware State Senator Nicole Poore, Delaware City Mayor Stanley Green and Chesapeake City Mayor Dean Geracimos. They were joined by other officials, scores of trails partners and enthusiasts, and special guest, former Delaware Governor and Congressman Michael N. Castle.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 2-8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

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 Jan. 2-8 made 1026 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 31 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 34 citations.



Jan. 31 deadline approaching for DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual hunting photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

DOVER – The Jan. 31 deadline is fast approaching to enter your best outdoor photography in the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual Delaware Hunting Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover or inside of the 2017/2018 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. A judging panel comprised of DNREC staff will […]



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters Jan. 15 is final 2016/17 Sunday deer hunting date

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

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters that Sunday, Jan. 15 is the one remaining Sunday deer hunting date for the 2016/2017 hunting season.