DNREC reopens wooded areas of Alapocas Run State Park without further sighting of black bear seen earlier in park
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2019
WILMINGTON – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has re-opened Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, which was closed Dec. 5 due to the sighting of a black bear in the park that has been reportedly moving around northern New Castle County this week. After the park’s temporary closure, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, with the assistance of Delaware State Police’s aviation unit, conducted aerial searches of the Alapocas Run State Park and surrounding areas using infrared radar technology but did not detect the bear. Fish & Wildlife and State Parks Natural Resources Police officers also placed trail cameras overnight and conducted extensive patrols by foot throughout the park without further sightings.
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 25 – Dec. 1
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2019
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 made 1,172 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.
Black bear sighted in northern Delaware; public asked to contact DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police if seen
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has received reports of a black bear sighting from residents and local police agencies.
DNREC cuts ribbon for renovated Millsboro Pond boating and fishing access area, managed by Division of Fish & Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 2, 2019
DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin and other officials cut the ribbon to open the newly-renovated Millsboro Pond Boating and Fishing Access Area.
DNREC’s Natural Resources Police team up with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2019
DNREC Natural Resources Police units from Delaware State Parks, the Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the Environmental Crimes Unit have teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to provide toys for children in local communities for the holidays.
