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Enjoy trout season while maintaining a safe distance from other anglers and fishing less-crowded areas March 27, 2020
Take advantage of the early opening of the upstate trout season for adult anglers on Tuesday, March 31 to help minimize crowds.
DNREC hosts its first virtual public hearing March 27, 2020
To keep operating amid ongoing concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus, DNREC yesterday held its first virtual public hearing.
DNREC Updates: Ommelanden shooting range by appointment only; Brandywine Zoo, Go Ape course to remain closed March 24, 2020
DNREC announced the following changes to Ommelanden shooting range, the Brandywine Zoo, and Go Ape course as a result of COVID-19 issues.
Get Outside, But Protect Yourself March 24, 2020
With entrance fees to Delaware State Parks and state wildlife areas currently waived, Delawareans are getting outside to stay active and healthy.
DNREC Campgrounds and Playgrounds to Close March 24 March 23, 2020
DOVER, Del. – As part of precautions against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close its Delaware State Park campgrounds and playgrounds Tuesday, March 24, and cancel campground reservations scheduled through May 15. Full refunds will be issued for reservations scheduled during that time. While state parks […]
Modified upstate stream trout season to open in New Castle County streams March 20, 2020
Anglers encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Trout streams closed March 21 until opening.
UPDATE on DNREC operations in response to COVID-19 March 20, 2020
Events, including private rentals, canceled through May 15. One-day cleaning period implemented between rentals of State Park cabins and cottages.
DNREC announces changes to operations in response to COVID-19 March 17, 2020
DNREC continues to focus on taking a proactive and preventative approach to keep communities and employees safe in the midst of the coronavirus.
Dover man arrested on poaching and criminal charges March 13, 2020
DOVER, Del. – A Dover man was arrested March 3 on multiple poaching and criminal charges following an investigation by DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police. On Feb. 15, a Fish & Wildlife officer responded to a complaint near Smyrna regarding a shot fired from a pickup truck toward hunters who were in a […]
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter March 2-8 March 13, 2020
To help achieve public compliance with laws and regulations, officers from March 2-8 made 1,351 public contacts and responded to 49 complaints.