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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expansion of recreational black sea bass season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today regulatory changes that expand Delaware’s recreational black sea bass fishing season. The change eliminates the previously closed fall season of Sept. 22 through Oct. 21, providing Delaware recreational anglers continued access to black sea bass for 30 additional fishing days. The new black sea bass season runs uninterrupted from May 15 through Dec. 31. The 12.5-inch recreational minimum size limit and 15-fish daily possession limit remain unchanged.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Aug. 6-12 made 3,875 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 66 citations. Officers responded to 106 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




DNREC’s White Clay Creek State Park sustains flood damage, forcing closures and cancellations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, August 13, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that White Clay Creek State Park sustained damage from flooding due to heavy rains this morning, forcing closure of some parts of the park and cancellation of affiliated activities.




DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to hold Aug. 20 open house on recreation opportunities at White Clay Creek State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, August 13, 2018

The fourth and final open house to gather public input on creating a master plan for the future of White Clay Creek State Park in Newark will be held 4-7 p.m., Monday Aug. 20, at Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 30-Aug. 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 2,224 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 47 citations between July 29 and Aug. 5.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expansion of recreational black sea bass season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today regulatory changes that expand Delaware’s recreational black sea bass fishing season. The change eliminates the previously closed fall season of Sept. 22 through Oct. 21, providing Delaware recreational anglers continued access to black sea bass for 30 additional fishing days. The new black sea bass season runs uninterrupted from May 15 through Dec. 31. The 12.5-inch recreational minimum size limit and 15-fish daily possession limit remain unchanged.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Aug. 6-12 made 3,875 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 66 citations. Officers responded to 106 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




DNREC’s White Clay Creek State Park sustains flood damage, forcing closures and cancellations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, August 13, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that White Clay Creek State Park sustained damage from flooding due to heavy rains this morning, forcing closure of some parts of the park and cancellation of affiliated activities.




DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to hold Aug. 20 open house on recreation opportunities at White Clay Creek State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, August 13, 2018

The fourth and final open house to gather public input on creating a master plan for the future of White Clay Creek State Park in Newark will be held 4-7 p.m., Monday Aug. 20, at Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 30-Aug. 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 2,224 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 47 citations between July 29 and Aug. 5.