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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet Nov. 12 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, November 7, 2019

Delaware’s Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Legislative Hall’s Senate Hearing Room.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s artificial reef program sinks retired cruise ship as addition to Redbird Reef

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, November 4, 2019

ATLANTIC OCEAN 38°40.600’N 74°43.300’W – DNREC’s artificial reef program within the Division of Fish & Wildlife today enhanced the state’s renowned artificial reef system by sinking a retired cruise ship on Delaware’s Redbird Inshore Artificial Reef Site #11 located 16.5 nautical miles off Indian River Inlet. The newly-reefed ship, which cruised the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters for more than 15 years, will provide angling opportunities and exciting dive trip possibilities on the Redbird Reef. Delaware’s most diverse marine habitat as home to 997 retired New York City subway cars and a variety of vessels including decommissioned tugboats, trawlers, barges, and military armored vehicles. At 215 feet in length, the former cruise ship sunk today becomes the largest component of the Redbird Reef.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife urges motorists to watch out for deer crossing roadways

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, November 4, 2019

With shorter days ahead – especially after the Nov. 3 change from Daylight Savings Time back to Eastern Standard Time – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds Delaware motorists, including 9-to-5 workers driving home at dusk, to be alert for deer crossing roadways.



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

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, November 1, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 21-27 made 2,028 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in November

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2019

DOVER – Numerous Delaware hunting seasons open in November, including the shotgun deer season from Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 24, Sundays included, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. Other popular hunting seasons opening in November include the second season split for ducks and the first season split for Canada goose, with many other hunting seasons also opening. Complete information is available online by visiting 2019-2020 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide.
The November shotgun deer season is the most popular deer season. During Delaware’s five-month deer season, nearly 50 percent of the overall annual deer harvest typically occurs during the 10 days of the November shotgun season. Harvest of does by hunters is encouraged to help manage and better balance the state’s deer population.






  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet Nov. 12 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, November 7, 2019

Delaware’s Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Legislative Hall’s Senate Hearing Room.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s artificial reef program sinks retired cruise ship as addition to Redbird Reef

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, November 4, 2019

ATLANTIC OCEAN 38°40.600’N 74°43.300’W – DNREC’s artificial reef program within the Division of Fish & Wildlife today enhanced the state’s renowned artificial reef system by sinking a retired cruise ship on Delaware’s Redbird Inshore Artificial Reef Site #11 located 16.5 nautical miles off Indian River Inlet. The newly-reefed ship, which cruised the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters for more than 15 years, will provide angling opportunities and exciting dive trip possibilities on the Redbird Reef. Delaware’s most diverse marine habitat as home to 997 retired New York City subway cars and a variety of vessels including decommissioned tugboats, trawlers, barges, and military armored vehicles. At 215 feet in length, the former cruise ship sunk today becomes the largest component of the Redbird Reef.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife urges motorists to watch out for deer crossing roadways

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, November 4, 2019

With shorter days ahead – especially after the Nov. 3 change from Daylight Savings Time back to Eastern Standard Time – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds Delaware motorists, including 9-to-5 workers driving home at dusk, to be alert for deer crossing roadways.



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

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, November 1, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 21-27 made 2,028 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in November

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2019

DOVER – Numerous Delaware hunting seasons open in November, including the shotgun deer season from Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 24, Sundays included, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. Other popular hunting seasons opening in November include the second season split for ducks and the first season split for Canada goose, with many other hunting seasons also opening. Complete information is available online by visiting 2019-2020 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide.
The November shotgun deer season is the most popular deer season. During Delaware’s five-month deer season, nearly 50 percent of the overall annual deer harvest typically occurs during the 10 days of the November shotgun season. Harvest of does by hunters is encouraged to help manage and better balance the state’s deer population.