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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


DNREC Closes Park and Wildlife Area Amenities; Limits Outdoor Recreation Activities at Beaches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2020

While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order, many amenities are closed.




Delaware turkey hunting season will open this month with self-serve turkey harvest registration at check stations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Turkey hunt day for youth and non-ambulatory disabled hunters April 4, regular turkey season opens April 11.




Latest emergency order limits recreation options for out-of-state visitors; allows restricted surf fishing

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, golf, visiting state parks and wildlife areas.




Enjoy trout season while maintaining a safe distance from other anglers and fishing less-crowded areas

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 2020

Take advantage of the early opening of the upstate trout season for adult anglers on Tuesday, March 31 to help minimize crowds.




DNREC Updates: Ommelanden shooting range by appointment only; Brandywine Zoo, Go Ape course to remain closed

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

DNREC announced the following changes to Ommelanden shooting range, the Brandywine Zoo, and Go Ape course as a result of COVID-19 issues.







  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

DNREC Closes Park and Wildlife Area Amenities; Limits Outdoor Recreation Activities at Beaches

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2020

While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order, many amenities are closed.




Delaware turkey hunting season will open this month with self-serve turkey harvest registration at check stations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Turkey hunt day for youth and non-ambulatory disabled hunters April 4, regular turkey season opens April 11.




Latest emergency order limits recreation options for out-of-state visitors; allows restricted surf fishing

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, golf, visiting state parks and wildlife areas.




Enjoy trout season while maintaining a safe distance from other anglers and fishing less-crowded areas

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 2020

Take advantage of the early opening of the upstate trout season for adult anglers on Tuesday, March 31 to help minimize crowds.




DNREC Updates: Ommelanden shooting range by appointment only; Brandywine Zoo, Go Ape course to remain closed

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

DNREC announced the following changes to Ommelanden shooting range, the Brandywine Zoo, and Go Ape course as a result of COVID-19 issues.