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Delaware’s 2017 horseshoe crab commercial fishery to close June 22, with harvest quota reached

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware’s 2017 commercial harvest quota of 162,136 male horseshoe crabs has been met, and that the horseshoe crab fishery will close at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, June 22 in accordance with Delaware law and regulations. The fishery will remain closed the rest of the year.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announce results from 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

The 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament drew 155 young anglers and their families to three Delaware ponds on Saturday, June 3. There were winners in all three counties.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 29-June 4

Reminder for the week: Commercial horseshoe crab harvest occurring now DOVER – 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 May 29-June 4 made 3,064 contacts with anglers, boaters and the […]



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 15-21

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 May 15-21 made 2,244 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 187 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 86 citations.



Think twice before ‘rescuing’ young wildlife

Whether in their backyards or while taking a walk outdoors, Delawareans are likely to encounter young wildlife this time of year. While some young animals appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely that their mothers are watching over them somewhere nearby. The Division of Fish & Wildlife would like to remind well-meaning Delawareans that when encountering young wildlife, regardless of species, the best thing people can do is to leave the animals alone.






 Pages Tagged With: "wildlife"

Delaware’s 2017 horseshoe crab commercial fishery to close June 22, with harvest quota reached

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware’s 2017 commercial harvest quota of 162,136 male horseshoe crabs has been met, and that the horseshoe crab fishery will close at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, June 22 in accordance with Delaware law and regulations. The fishery will remain closed the rest of the year.



DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announce results from 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

The 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament drew 155 young anglers and their families to three Delaware ponds on Saturday, June 3. There were winners in all three counties.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 29-June 4

Reminder for the week: Commercial horseshoe crab harvest occurring now DOVER – 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 May 29-June 4 made 3,064 contacts with anglers, boaters and the […]



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 15-21

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 May 15-21 made 2,244 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 187 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 86 citations.



Think twice before ‘rescuing’ young wildlife

Whether in their backyards or while taking a walk outdoors, Delawareans are likely to encounter young wildlife this time of year. While some young animals appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely that their mothers are watching over them somewhere nearby. The Division of Fish & Wildlife would like to remind well-meaning Delawareans that when encountering young wildlife, regardless of species, the best thing people can do is to leave the animals alone.