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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2019

The data is in, and DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is reporting another successful nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware. For the second year in a row, Delaware established its all-time high number of recorded nesting piping plover pairs, with 19 pairs producing 52 fledglings.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek, an annual tradition since 2007 to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter.




Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Oct. 29 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.




DNREC announces the 2020 Delaware Wetlands Conference

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

DOVER – The 2020 Delaware Wetlands Conference will be held Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 29-30, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship announced today.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 18, 2019

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 7-13 made 2,857 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 28 citations. Officers responded to 44 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.







  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2019

The data is in, and DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is reporting another successful nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware. For the second year in a row, Delaware established its all-time high number of recorded nesting piping plover pairs, with 19 pairs producing 52 fledglings.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek, an annual tradition since 2007 to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter.




Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Oct. 29 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.




DNREC announces the 2020 Delaware Wetlands Conference

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

DOVER – The 2020 Delaware Wetlands Conference will be held Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 29-30, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship announced today.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 18, 2019

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 7-13 made 2,857 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 28 citations. Officers responded to 44 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.