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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s ‘First Saturday in the First State’ Jan. 5 presents programs including a history of the duPont family

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, January 3, 2019

From exploring the developments of the Victorian era and how it shaped Dover, to the duPont family’s place in the history of Delaware, First State Heritage Park’s “First Saturday in the First State” Jan. 5 offers much to see and do.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2018 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners

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

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Israel Mora of Wilmington has been chosen as first-place winner of the 2018 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of the 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide, with four other winning photos displayed inside the guide.




DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomes two new K-9 officers to duty for the Division of Parks & Recreation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 6, 2018

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed the Division of Parks & Recreation’s two new additions to their ranks, K-9s Vos and Leo. The K9 officers are officially on the job today, after graduating yesterday from the Delaware State Police Canine Program.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 19-25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, November 30, 2018

Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov.19-25 made 1,063 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 40 citations.




DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife promotes December hunting and trapping season openings

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting the December openings of Delaware’s duck, Canada goose, brant, and antlerless deer hunting season splits, as well as the opening of furbearer trapping seasons. Numerous other hunting seasons remain open in December.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s ‘First Saturday in the First State’ Jan. 5 presents programs including a history of the duPont family

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, January 3, 2019

From exploring the developments of the Victorian era and how it shaped Dover, to the duPont family’s place in the history of Delaware, First State Heritage Park’s “First Saturday in the First State” Jan. 5 offers much to see and do.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2018 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners

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

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Israel Mora of Wilmington has been chosen as first-place winner of the 2018 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of the 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide, with four other winning photos displayed inside the guide.




DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomes two new K-9 officers to duty for the Division of Parks & Recreation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 6, 2018

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed the Division of Parks & Recreation’s two new additions to their ranks, K-9s Vos and Leo. The K9 officers are officially on the job today, after graduating yesterday from the Delaware State Police Canine Program.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 19-25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, November 30, 2018

Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov.19-25 made 1,063 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 40 citations.




DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife promotes December hunting and trapping season openings

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting the December openings of Delaware’s duck, Canada goose, brant, and antlerless deer hunting season splits, as well as the opening of furbearer trapping seasons. Numerous other hunting seasons remain open in December.