DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife unveils interactive shellfish aquaculture map for the Inland Bays
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017
The Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s shellfish aquaculture program has posted an interactive online map that provides site-specific information helpful for selecting shellfish aquaculture lease locations in the Inland Bays.
Delaware’s recreational summer flounder size limit to increase to 17 inches effective April 1
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Effective April 1, Delaware’s recreational minimum size limit for summer flounder will increase to 17 inches. DNREC Secretary David S. Small signed an Emergency Secretary’s Order to increase Delaware’s minimum size limit regulation by one inch to remain compliant with an addendum to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP).
Applications now being accepted for Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police’s second annual summer Youth Academy
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017
If you are a student aged 12 to 15 with an interest in natural resources and law enforcement, applications are now being accepted for the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police’s second annual summer Youth Academy.
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 27- March 5
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 10, 2017
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 Feb. 27- March 5 made 999 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public…
Upstate trout season to open April 1 in six New Castle County streams
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Delaware’s spring upstate trout season will open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. Portions of six designated trout streams in northern New Castle County – White Clay Creek, Christina Creek, Pike Creek, Beaver Run, Wilson Run and Mill Creek – will be stocked with thousands of rainbow and brown trout, including some trophy-sized fish.
