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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


Hunters Reminded to Remove Temporary Deer Stands from State Wildlife Areas

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 1, 2021

Hunters are reminded to remove their portable deer stands from state wildlife areas by Monday, Feb. 15 now that Delaware’s 2020/2021 deer hunting seasons have closed. Any deer stands found on state wildlife areas after that date will become the property of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.



Additional Delaware Hunting Opportunities to Open in February

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2021

Additional waterfowl hunting opportunities are available in February with the opening of the Snow Goose Conservation Order Monday, Feb. 1 and a second special youth waterfowl hunting day Saturday, Feb. 6.



Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp Temporarily Closing for Reconstruction

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2021

The Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot located in Milton will temporarily close beginning Jan. 21 for major reconstruction and expansion. The ramp is anticipated to reopen on May 30, 2021, weather permitting. The nearby public fishing pier and parking lot along the Broadkill River will remain open during construction.



Registration Open for Delaware Mandatory Wild Turkey Hunting Course

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Delaware’s annual spring wild turkey hunting season is starting in April 2021. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds both resident and non-resident hunters age 13 and older that they must pass a turkey hunting course approved by the Delaware Hunter Education Program before they can legally hunt turkeys in the First State.



Additional Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons Opening in January

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Firearm deer hunting seasons opening in January and continuing archery deer seasons provide the last chance for hunters to harvest deer during the 2020/21 hunting season.






  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

Hunters Reminded to Remove Temporary Deer Stands from State Wildlife Areas

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 1, 2021

Hunters are reminded to remove their portable deer stands from state wildlife areas by Monday, Feb. 15 now that Delaware’s 2020/2021 deer hunting seasons have closed. Any deer stands found on state wildlife areas after that date will become the property of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.



Additional Delaware Hunting Opportunities to Open in February

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2021

Additional waterfowl hunting opportunities are available in February with the opening of the Snow Goose Conservation Order Monday, Feb. 1 and a second special youth waterfowl hunting day Saturday, Feb. 6.



Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp Temporarily Closing for Reconstruction

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2021

The Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot located in Milton will temporarily close beginning Jan. 21 for major reconstruction and expansion. The ramp is anticipated to reopen on May 30, 2021, weather permitting. The nearby public fishing pier and parking lot along the Broadkill River will remain open during construction.



Registration Open for Delaware Mandatory Wild Turkey Hunting Course

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Delaware’s annual spring wild turkey hunting season is starting in April 2021. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds both resident and non-resident hunters age 13 and older that they must pass a turkey hunting course approved by the Delaware Hunter Education Program before they can legally hunt turkeys in the First State.



Additional Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons Opening in January

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Firearm deer hunting seasons opening in January and continuing archery deer seasons provide the last chance for hunters to harvest deer during the 2020/21 hunting season.