2026-27 Delaware Hunting Season to Open Sept. 1 for Deer, Canada Goose and Dove
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Several Delaware hunting seasons will open on Tuesday, Sept. 1, marking the start of the state’s overall 2026-27 hunting season. Chief among them is archery deer season, resident Canada goose season and the traditional Delaware dove opener in sunflower fields across the state.
Newark Man Arrested on Multiple Firearm-Related Felony Charges
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) State Parks Unit officers arrested a 21-year-old Newark man on multiple felony charges after finding him with a loaded, illegally modified handgun in White Clay Creek State Park.
The Point at Cape Henlopen Oceanside Beach Reopens Sept. 1 to Anglers and Beachgoers
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Point at Cape Henlopen will reopen oceanside Sept. 1 after a successful beach-nesting bird breeding season. The bayside beach at the Point will reopen Oct. 1 after a successful breeding season and annual bird migration.
DNREC Breaks Ground on Discovery Center for White Clay Creek State Park
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 24, 2026
A new Discovery Center is coming to White Clay Creek State Park to meet the growing demand for more environmental education programs and the need for classroom space for school groups, summer camps and activities.
Blue Ribbons Awarded to Winners of Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Competitions
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 21, 2026
Jonathan Milo of Monroe, Conn. and in-state artist George Bradford of Georgetown have claimed blue ribbons respectively in Delaware’s annual Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests.
