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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


Two of DNREC’s Delaware State Parks Announce Closures

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 9, 2018

Delaware State Parks has announced closures of facilities at Cape Henlopen State Park and at Holts Landing State Park.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 26-April 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, April 6, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between March 26-April 1 made 1,244 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, issuing 14 citations. Officers responded to 33 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2018 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, April 5, 2018

DNREC encourages teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders, and others to nominate students for the 2018 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations must be based on actions or projects which have taken place between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware turkey season to open April 14, with special hunt for youth and disabled hunters April 7

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Delaware’s spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 14, and runs through Saturday, May 12, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today, with hunters aiming to capitalize on the month-long season by bagging a gobbler afield from among the state’s thriving wild turkey population.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife sets Delaware Waterfowl, Trout Stamp contest judging for April 12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, April 2, 2018

DNREC invites wildlife art enthusiasts, stamp and print collectors, waterfowl hunters, anglers, birdwatchers, wetland conservationists, and working retriever fans to gather at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12 for the judging of Delaware’s annual Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp contests, which will be held at the Dover Public Library, on Loockerman Plaza, in Dover.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Two of DNREC’s Delaware State Parks Announce Closures

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 9, 2018

Delaware State Parks has announced closures of facilities at Cape Henlopen State Park and at Holts Landing State Park.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 26-April 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, April 6, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between March 26-April 1 made 1,244 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, issuing 14 citations. Officers responded to 33 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2018 Young Environmentalist Awards

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Thursday, April 5, 2018

DNREC encourages teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders, and others to nominate students for the 2018 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations must be based on actions or projects which have taken place between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware turkey season to open April 14, with special hunt for youth and disabled hunters April 7

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Delaware’s spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 14, and runs through Saturday, May 12, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today, with hunters aiming to capitalize on the month-long season by bagging a gobbler afield from among the state’s thriving wild turkey population.




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife sets Delaware Waterfowl, Trout Stamp contest judging for April 12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, April 2, 2018

DNREC invites wildlife art enthusiasts, stamp and print collectors, waterfowl hunters, anglers, birdwatchers, wetland conservationists, and working retriever fans to gather at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12 for the judging of Delaware’s annual Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp contests, which will be held at the Dover Public Library, on Loockerman Plaza, in Dover.