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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Statewide December antlerless deer season opens Dec. 10

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

Delaware deer hunters will have another opportunity to harvest antlerless deer during the state’s December antlerless deer season – which runs from Saturday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 17, including Sunday, Dec. 11.



Kent County man arrested for multiple firearm, hunting-related and drug violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

An investigation into hunting and firearms-related violations by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers culminated in the Dec. 2 arrest of a Harrington man on multiple charges after police executed a search warrant and seized weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia.



DNREC Division of Energy & Climate offers tips to keep costs down and chase away chills

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

DOVER – With winter just around the corner, it’s a good time to prepare your home and car for cold weather. You want to stay warm, of course, but that can mean using more energy in your home and more fuel in your car – and having less money in your pocket. To tip that balance more in your favor, DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate offers the following no- and low-cost tips to help you use less energy and save more money this winter and year-round.



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

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016

DOVER – To achieve public compliance 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 Nov. 21-27 made 1,134 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 88 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 27 citations. Officers responded to 52 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 associated recreational trail.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2016 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced the first-place winner and five top entries chosen from its 2016 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photos will appear on the cover or inside the forthcoming 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Statewide December antlerless deer season opens Dec. 10

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

Delaware deer hunters will have another opportunity to harvest antlerless deer during the state’s December antlerless deer season – which runs from Saturday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 17, including Sunday, Dec. 11.



Kent County man arrested for multiple firearm, hunting-related and drug violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

An investigation into hunting and firearms-related violations by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers culminated in the Dec. 2 arrest of a Harrington man on multiple charges after police executed a search warrant and seized weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia.



DNREC Division of Energy & Climate offers tips to keep costs down and chase away chills

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

DOVER – With winter just around the corner, it’s a good time to prepare your home and car for cold weather. You want to stay warm, of course, but that can mean using more energy in your home and more fuel in your car – and having less money in your pocket. To tip that balance more in your favor, DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate offers the following no- and low-cost tips to help you use less energy and save more money this winter and year-round.



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

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016

DOVER – To achieve public compliance 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 Nov. 21-27 made 1,134 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 88 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 27 citations. Officers responded to 52 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 associated recreational trail.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2016 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced the first-place winner and five top entries chosen from its 2016 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photos will appear on the cover or inside the forthcoming 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide.