DNREC kicks off National Safe Boating Week May 21-27 in Lewes
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016
With the 2016 summer season making its debut next weekend and plenty of good weather on the horizon, many boaters will be heading out on the water. As they do, the DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Office of Boating Safety and Education encourages them to remember to practice safe boating, not just over Memorial Day weekend – but throughout the year.
‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ summer event dates announced by DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2016
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife’s “Take a Kid Fishing!” program has openings on two upcoming dates for budding anglers age 6 through 15 and a parent/guardian to come out and learn to fish.
Bear seen in northern New Castle County; public advised to contact DNREC if spotted
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed reports of a bear sighting from residents in the Pike Creek area of northern New Castle County.
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 2-8
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 2-8 made 1,219 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, including 21 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.
First piping plover nest of the season found at Cape Henlopen – and an American oystercatcher nest, too
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2016
Recent wet weather has not deterred beachnesting birds from beginning their nesting season at Cape Henlopen State Park – with this year’s first piping plover nest found late last week on the Point, along with an American oystercatcher nest.
