February 2013

Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1 DOVER (Feb. 27, 2013) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware’s state parks that entrance fees will be collected beginning March 1. The fee season extends until Nov.30. Revenue generated from park entrance fees is used to manage 16 state parks and more than 26,000…

From DNREC The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to close for 2013 beachnesting season LEWES (Feb. 26, 2013) The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Friday, March 1, for the benefit of piping plovers, oystercatchers, least…

On March 4th we will have EJ Chalabala from the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays give a presentation on their Shellfish Aquaculture Initiative, about bringing an Aquaculture industry to Delaware and how the shellfish (Oysters and Clams) will help to clean the water in the Inland Bays. He will also talk about the Oyster Gardening Program and…

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ASMFC Approves Resolution to Ban the Import and Use of Asian Horseshoe Crabs as Bait   Alexandria, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Commission approved a resolution to ban the import and use of Asian horseshoe crab as bait in state water fisheries along the Atlantic Coast. The resolution responds to a report by the International Union for the…

Heads up gang, there is a lot going on with the proposed National Park.  Listen in tonight. Listen to Delaware Mobile Surf fishing club President "Morty" Morton live on WGMD 92.7 speak about the Delaware Bayshore Initiative and the National Park Service.  He will address the issues, clear up a lot of the misinformation out there, and  …

ASMFC Atlantic Herring Section Sets Specifications for 2013 – 2015   Alexandria, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Herring Section has set the annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2013 – 2015 fishing seasons at 107,800 metric tons (mt), an 18% increase from 2010 – 2012 limits. For all three years, the ACL is further…

DNREC to hold March 21 public hearing on proposed invasive finfish regulations; public comment period opens March 1 DOVER (Feb. 19, 2013) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21 on a proposed addition to the state’s tidal finfish regulations to include…

DNREC to hold March 21 public hearing on proposed summer flounder regulation changes; public comment opens March 1 DOVER (Feb. 19, 2013) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 to consider proposed amendments to the state’s tidal finfish regulations on…

The last few days have been freakishly warm out, and the beach was beautiful, it even smelled like summer.  Kristen Kemper was on 3R's and Fenwick Island beaches.  She found more cool driftwood than she caught fish.  She did find an interesting piece of wood that was part of an old ship.  It has little historical value, according to the folks…

Saturday Alan and I headed to Lewes for the fly tie session.  There was huge dog there, and all I could think of was don't let those boys get near her with scissors.  Now that Alan is a member of the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware, he brought a box full of gear to tie flies, and tell lies.  He set up with the boys in the back and went right…

Monday evening was a good time.  We had a few folks drop by and check the club out for the first time.  Alan set up to tie flies and demonstrate.  While he was doing that everyone met and chatted about ... fishing.  Alan tied up a bunch of flies.  I brought 2 really nice feathers I found on Broadkill Beach and he tied up a wild looking fly.  I…

There is a public meeting tonight to discuss proposed bayside improvements in Dewey Beach.  This meeting will be overseen by DNREC.  The proposal is about increasing the width of the bay beach at the end of Van Dyke Street, including adding more piers.  This is part of the Lighthouse Cove redevelopement project.  The meeting will be at the Bay…

First of three public engagement sessions on adapting to sea level rise set for Feb. 13 in Lewes (LEWES, Feb. 7, 2013) – The first of three public engagement sessions on adapting to sea level rise is scheduled for Wed., Jan. 13 in Lewes. Delaware residents are invited to attend and provide comments on potential actions that can be taken to improve…

I am at a loss of words.  A good friend of mine suffered a sudden loss last night.  I never knew Caleb, and was going to meet him this season when we all had a chance to fish together.  I am so sorry for his family and friends.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.  "Caleb Shaw was born Born on October 19, 1985 and leaves behind a young…

Sunday we hit the boards in Rehoboth for the Lewes Polar Plunge.  Last year I arrived very early and watched the festivities come alive, from setting up, to hitting the surf.  This year we were delayed by a number of things, and the Black Pearl was not able to make the trip.  That changed the day up fast, and I apologize to all who missed out…

Saturday I took Alan with me to the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware's fly tie Saturday session at Lewes Harbor marina.  All of the canals in Pot Nets and surrounding areas were full of ice, it was a cold morning.  The shop place was rather full when we arrived, I introduced Alan to some of the boys.  He immediately felt at home, Alan is a…

Hey Gang, Happy February and looks like spring will be here early according to Punxsutawney Phil.  So we need to start gearing up and getting ready.  In the spirit of that need we will start doing weekly gear demonstrations and monthly speakers.  The first speaker will be from the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.  We have several subjects to…

DNREC to hold public hearing Feb. 7 in Millsboro on cleanup plan for Burton Island ash disposal site MILLSBORO (Feb. 1, 2013) – DNREC’s Site Investigation and Restoration Section will hold a public hearing on the final phase of the proposed cleanup plan for the Burton Island ash landfill at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Millsboro…

DNREC’s 2013 Delaware Fishing Guide is now available statewide   DOVER (Feb. 1, 2013) – The new 2013 Delaware Fishing Guide has arrived with a colorful splash and is being distributed to fishing license dealers throughout the state, including many hardware, sporting goods and bait & tackle shops. Anglers also can pick up a copy of the…