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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold June 28 public hearing on draft amendment to tautog management plan in Lewes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on a draft amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Tautog at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 28 at DNREC’s Lewes Facility.



Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 30-July 2 to help prevent boating under the influence and save lives on the water

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol- and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities.



Governor Carney and DNREC Secretary Garvin join first-time campers at Governor’s Campout

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017

Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin joined about 60 children and families who were first-time campers during the Governor’s Campout at Trap Pond State Park this weekend.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 12-18

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 23, 2017

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, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between June 12-18 made 1,905 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 255 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 40 citations.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces arrival of 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is pleased to announce publication of the 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide. This year’s cover features the winning photograph in the 2016/17 Hunting Photography Contest, “Couples Retreat” by Bo Wilkinson of Dagsboro. The guide is available now at participating license agents throughout the state, at the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s licensing desk in the Richardson & Robbins Building at 89 Kings Highway in Dover and online at 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide.






  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold June 28 public hearing on draft amendment to tautog management plan in Lewes

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on a draft amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Tautog at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 28 at DNREC’s Lewes Facility.



Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 30-July 2 to help prevent boating under the influence and save lives on the water

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol- and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities.



Governor Carney and DNREC Secretary Garvin join first-time campers at Governor’s Campout

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017

Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin joined about 60 children and families who were first-time campers during the Governor’s Campout at Trap Pond State Park this weekend.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 12-18

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 23, 2017

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, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between June 12-18 made 1,905 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 255 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 40 citations.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces arrival of 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is pleased to announce publication of the 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide. This year’s cover features the winning photograph in the 2016/17 Hunting Photography Contest, “Couples Retreat” by Bo Wilkinson of Dagsboro. The guide is available now at participating license agents throughout the state, at the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s licensing desk in the Richardson & Robbins Building at 89 Kings Highway in Dover and online at 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide.