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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces New Delaware State Record Blue Catfish Catch SEAFORD (Sept. 13, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 43-inch, 47.75-pound blue catfish caught Aug. 31 on the Nanticoke River by Colt Williamson of Harrington.…

Reminder for the week: Hunters should observe surroundings, know safety zone requirements DOVER (Sept. 13, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife…

Special Olympics Delaware Families' Day at the Beach features fishing tournament, picnic and ferry ride LEWES, Del. — More than 250 Special Olympics athletes and family members are expected to gather on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier for the 28th annual Special Olympics Delaware Families…

Fishing report for Delaware Beaches, Bay, Inland Bays and Area waters Hurricane Dorian Storm surge was a little rough, and ate some beaches up a tad last weekend, but the fishing was not too bad the rest of the week. The beaches survived the storm surge, and are a lot flatter with wide surf. They look like Assateague and New Jersey surf…

Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park to close September 16th for maintenance work LEWES (Sept. 13, 2019) – The Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park will close at 7:00 a.m. on September 16th for routine trail maintenance and invasive species control. The area will remain closed until Division of Parks &…

The Seas Are Rough Today My Friends, Small Craft And Rip Current Advisories For Friday The Thirteenth The winds are supposed to lay down by Sunday, in the mean time we have Small craft advisories and rip current advisories into Saturday night. High tide is at 8 AM and the east wind is pushing water onto the the beaches. Northside will take a…

A TROPICAL CYCLONE IS EXPECTED TO FORM NEAR THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS NHC ... The government of the Bahamas has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the following islands in the Northwest Bahamas the Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and New Providence. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area in…

Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Sept. 18 in Dover DOVER (Sept. 12, 2019) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet regarding various tidal finfish management issues at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. For more information, including the meeting…

Drones Are Being Utilized In Many Emergency Situations Delaware Would Benefit A Great Deal With Drone Use For Emergency Services And Not Just On Land Drones have become an important tool in many businesses and services. One of these is rescue and firefighting. The things that can be accomplished with a drone that a human can not do or done…

Fall Trout Stocking Begins in October MD DNR September 10, 2019 Anglers Can Sign Up For Notifications The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will stock thousands of brown, golden, and rainbow trout in several creeks, lakes, and rivers starting in early October. The majority of this year’s trout stocking come from the…