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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Dec. 8 public hearings on changes to interstate management plans for Atlantic menhaden and Jonah crab

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearings on proposed changes to the interstate fishery management plans (FMP) for Atlantic menhaden at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in DNREC’s Lewes Facility, 901 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958.



Statewide December antlerless deer season opens Dec. 10

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

Delaware deer hunters will have another opportunity to harvest antlerless deer during the state’s December antlerless deer season – which runs from Saturday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 17, including Sunday, Dec. 11.



Kent County man arrested for multiple firearm, hunting-related and drug violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

An investigation into hunting and firearms-related violations by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers culminated in the Dec. 2 arrest of a Harrington man on multiple charges after police executed a search warrant and seized weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 21-27

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016

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, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 21-27 made 1,134 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 88 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 27 citations. Officers responded to 52 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2016 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced the first-place winner and five top entries chosen from its 2016 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photos will appear on the cover or inside the forthcoming 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide.






  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Dec. 8 public hearings on changes to interstate management plans for Atlantic menhaden and Jonah crab

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearings on proposed changes to the interstate fishery management plans (FMP) for Atlantic menhaden at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in DNREC’s Lewes Facility, 901 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958.



Statewide December antlerless deer season opens Dec. 10

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

Delaware deer hunters will have another opportunity to harvest antlerless deer during the state’s December antlerless deer season – which runs from Saturday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 17, including Sunday, Dec. 11.



Kent County man arrested for multiple firearm, hunting-related and drug violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

An investigation into hunting and firearms-related violations by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers culminated in the Dec. 2 arrest of a Harrington man on multiple charges after police executed a search warrant and seized weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 21-27

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016

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, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 21-27 made 1,134 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 88 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 27 citations. Officers responded to 52 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2016 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced the first-place winner and five top entries chosen from its 2016 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photos will appear on the cover or inside the forthcoming 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide.