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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Spring Trout Season to Open at Downstate Ponds With Youth-Only Day March 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 11, 2022

Delaware’s 2022 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers only under age 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, followed by the opening of the regular trout season for all anglers at 7 a.m. the next day, Sunday, March 6.




DNREC Invites Delaware Students to Enter Earth Day Video Contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 10, 2022

With Earth Day to be celebrated April 22, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hosting its second annual video contest to educate and engage young people about the importance of environmental protection and inspire them to become part of the solution to address climate change.




Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Appointed Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 4, 2022

The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC).




DNREC Reminds Hunters to Remove Portable Deer Stands from State Wildlife Areas

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2022

With Delaware’s 2021/2022 deer hunting season having come to a close, hunters are reminded to remove their portable deer stands from state wildlife areas by Tuesday, Feb. 15, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Any deer stands found on state wildlife areas after that date will become the property of DNREC.




Delaware State Parks Standard Surf Fishing Permits Sold Out

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Delaware State Parks Surf Fishing Permits sold out in one day, after going on sales at 10 a.m. Feb. 1. Off-peak surf fishing permits, which allow fishing all days except summer weekends and holidays, are still available.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Spring Trout Season to Open at Downstate Ponds With Youth-Only Day March 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 11, 2022

Delaware’s 2022 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers only under age 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, followed by the opening of the regular trout season for all anglers at 7 a.m. the next day, Sunday, March 6.




DNREC Invites Delaware Students to Enter Earth Day Video Contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 10, 2022

With Earth Day to be celebrated April 22, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hosting its second annual video contest to educate and engage young people about the importance of environmental protection and inspire them to become part of the solution to address climate change.




Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Appointed Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 4, 2022

The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC).




DNREC Reminds Hunters to Remove Portable Deer Stands from State Wildlife Areas

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2022

With Delaware’s 2021/2022 deer hunting season having come to a close, hunters are reminded to remove their portable deer stands from state wildlife areas by Tuesday, Feb. 15, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Any deer stands found on state wildlife areas after that date will become the property of DNREC.




Delaware State Parks Standard Surf Fishing Permits Sold Out

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Delaware State Parks Surf Fishing Permits sold out in one day, after going on sales at 10 a.m. Feb. 1. Off-peak surf fishing permits, which allow fishing all days except summer weekends and holidays, are still available.