Pages Tagged With: "fish and wildlife"
Delaware Trout Stamp Contest Rules
The contest to select the design for the 2021 Delaware Trout Stamp is open November 1, 2019, through March 6, 2020. All entries must be postmarked no later than midnight, March 6, 2020. Contest Rules, in Summary Each entry should be deliveredRead More
Delaware’s Trout Stamp Program
Delaware’s Freshwater Trout Program is a self-supporting fishery supported, in part, by funds derived from the state’s trout stamp program. Anglers fishing for trout have been required to purchase a trout stamp since 1955. Today, fees paid by anglers for trout stamps provide the Division with an average of $35,000 annually to purchase trout fromRead More
Winning Waterfowl Stamp Contest Entries
The winning entries for the 2020/21 edition of the Delaware State Waterfowl Stamp Contest were chosen by a panel of judges at an event held on April 4, 2019 at the Dover Public Library. A painting of an American Wigeon and a Chocolate Labrador Retriever by Guy Crittenden of Richmond, Virginia, will grace the 2020/21Read More
Winning Trout Stamp Contest Entries
The winning entries for the 2020 edition of the Delaware Trout Stamp Contest were chosen by a panel of judges at an event held on April 4, 2019 at the Dover Public Library. The 2020 Trout Stamp will feature a painting of a rainbow trout by Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Green, Indiana. Mr. Klinefelter received $250 for Best in ShowRead More
Delaware Waterfowl Stamp Contest Rules
The contest to select the design for the 2021/22 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp Contest is open November 1, 2019, through March 6, 2020. All entries must be postmarked no later than midnight, March 6, 2020. Contest Rules, in Summary Each entry should beRead More
Boating Registration
Delaware law requires the registration of all motorboats, including those powered by electric motors, if Delaware is its state of principal use. All motorboats launched from tidal access areas administered by the Division of Fish & Wildlife must be registered in Delaware or have a valid Tidal Access Boat Ramp Certificate. Register Your BoatRead More
Delaware Boat License Agents
There are authorized boat registration sales outlets in each county in Delaware. Most offer both boat registration and boat ramp certificates. A few only offer boat ramp certificates. New Castle County Eastern Marine(Boat registration & ramp certificates)931 S. Chapel St ExtNewark, DE 19713PhoneRead More
Request a No-Spray Zone
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section accepts applications for No-Spray Zones in which mosquito control adulticides will not be applied in the immediate or close vicinity of your residence. Glasgow Office (New Castle County & northernRead More
Wetland Management and Restoration
The Mosquito Control Section helps to control mosquito populations by improving and managing wetlands in oreder to increase fish and wildlife populations and restore previously altered wetland habitats to a healthier condition. These wetland systems, when properly functioning, help to create a natural check on mosquito populations. Successful wetland management can help reduce the needRead More
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
There are several mosquito-borne diseases of concern in Delaware: Chikungunya, West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and Canine Heartworm Disease, and a possible newcomer, Zika, for which the state’s awareness is growing. You Can Help Learn how you can controlRead More
Mosquito Spraying in Delaware
The Mosquito Control Section uses a Spray Zone Notification System to let residents know when and where they plan to apply pesticides to control mosquito populations. Delaware Mosquito Control Spray Policy Mosquito Control Pesticide Management Discharge Plan (PMDP)Read More
Questions and Answers
Many adult mosquitoes around the home come from mosquito production sites within or near the neighborhood. You can help reduce the number of mosquitoes by finding and eliminating standing or stagnant water on your property. LookRead More
Mosquito Control
DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section provides mosquito control services throughout Delaware to maintain quality of life and protect public health by reducing the possibility of mosquito-borne illnesses. Dr. William Meredith Administrator 302.739.9917Read More
Asian Tiger Mosquitoes
The Asian Tiger Mosquito is Delaware’s newest and toughest nuisance mosquito. Tiger mosquitoes get their name from their distinct stripe pattern and their aggressive behavior. If you suspect you may have an Asian Tiger Mosquito problem, there are things you can do to get rid of the problem. Check Your Property TheRead More
Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center
The Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center is one of two state shooting ranges managed by the DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife. It offers trap and skeet shooting, rifle and pistol shooting, archery, and more. Note: The Training Center will be closed on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day.Read More
Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp Program
The Delaware Waterfowl Stamp Program helps raise funds for waterfowl conservation. Hunters and stamp collectors buy stamps and prints. The money raised is used to restore and improve wetland habitat vital for migratory waterfowl. The Division of Fish & Wildlife began the program in 1980, in partnership with Delaware Ducks Unlimited. The program has generatedRead More
DuPont Nature Center Events
The DuPont Nature Center offers educational programs and events from April through September. They include field excursions, lectures and hands-on activities. The DuPont Nature Center is located at the end of Lighthouse Road, at the mouth of the Mispillion River, on the Delaware Bay. For more information, call 302.422.1329. [eme_calendar full=trueRead More
Education & Outreach
The Division of Fish & Wildlife offers a variety of educational and outreach programs.Education Facilities
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Small Pond Angling
In addition to Delaware’s many state-owned freshwater fishing ponds, there are nine small ponds, most geared toward bank fishing and most managed by the Division of Fish & Wildlife. They are ideal for beginners and youth angling. Find a Small PondRead More
Delaware’s Public Freshwater Fishing Ponds
More than 30 Delaware freshwater lakes and ponds are open for fishing and other recreation. These impoundments, most of them managed by the Division of Fish & Wildlife, range in size from five to 189 acres. They support a variety of gamefish. Find full information about each of these ponds using the Delaware PondsRead More
Fish Monitoring via Electrofisher
The Division of Fish & Wilfdlife uses electrofishing to safely sample fish populations in a variety of water bodies. Electrofishing is one of the most efficient sampling methods available to fisheries biologists. It uses an electric current to temporarily stun fish. This lets biologists sample and survey fish populations with minimal disturbance and risk toRead More
