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  Category: Division of Fish and Wildlife


Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Sept. 25 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 21, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.



DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces expanded detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

The recent detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in sentinel chickens monitored for mosquito-borne diseases by the DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Mosquito Control Section reinforces the fact that mosquitoes remain active and that precautions should continue to be taken to avoid mosquitoes whose bites could transmit EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases.



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expanded deer hunting opportunities for state’s 2018/2019 season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today expanded deer hunting opportunities for the 2018/2019 hunting season. Recent changes in state law substantially increase the number of Sundays when deer can be hunted, and also allow the use of certain straight-wall, pistol-caliber rifles for some deer hunting seasons.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Milford woman Sunday on multiple drug-related charges at the Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed Coursey Pond Fishing Area near Felton.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 3-9

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018

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 Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 3-9 made 1,886 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 42 citations. Officers responded to 50 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

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Sept. 25 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 21, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.



DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces expanded detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

The recent detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in sentinel chickens monitored for mosquito-borne diseases by the DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Mosquito Control Section reinforces the fact that mosquitoes remain active and that precautions should continue to be taken to avoid mosquitoes whose bites could transmit EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases.



DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expanded deer hunting opportunities for state’s 2018/2019 season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today expanded deer hunting opportunities for the 2018/2019 hunting season. Recent changes in state law substantially increase the number of Sundays when deer can be hunted, and also allow the use of certain straight-wall, pistol-caliber rifles for some deer hunting seasons.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Milford woman Sunday on multiple drug-related charges at the Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed Coursey Pond Fishing Area near Felton.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 3-9

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018

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 Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 3-9 made 1,886 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 42 citations. Officers responded to 50 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.