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Antares Set To Launch Wednesday If the Weather Holds

Rich King Apr 15, 2019

Antares on the pad in 2014 Looking forward to Wednesday's launch of the Antares, tomorrow we (media) get to set remote camera feeds for near pad video and pictures. I get to take a selfie with a spaceship! Totally looking forward to this adventure. I will have pictures and videos for you all by Wednesday evening so long as all goes to plan.…

Maryland Striped Bass Trophy Season Opens April 20, Smokem If Ya Got’em

Rich King Apr 15, 2019

Maryland's DNR announced today that the annual Striped Bass Spring Trophy season will open on April 20th. Which is a convenient date because if you think the bass are not in trouble and this isn't a big contributor you're high. Virginia is still proposing to shut dow this season in their waters. The argument of the charter groups will be they…

“Cards For Guards” Update

Rich King Apr 12, 2019

Letter we received from the USCG Indian River Station for all who donated to the "Cards For Guards Drive" In January, due to the government shutdown, we organized a gift card drive for the United States Coast Guard crew at Indian River Station. The community responded with unprecedented support. "We dropped off $14,570.00 in gift cards today at…

Striped Bass Spawning Season Regulations for Delaware

Rich King Apr 12, 2019

There have been a lot of quality bass caught up the Delaware Bay and River. Make sure you know where you can and can not fish and what gear to use so you are in compliance with the spawning season regulations. South jetty of the C&D canal Per DNREC regulations …. The spawning season for striped bass in Delaware is considered to…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 1-7

Rich King Apr 12, 2019

Reminder for the week: Turkey hunting season opening; baiting prohibited DOVER (April 12, 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 Natural Resources…

Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet April 17 in Dover

Rich King Apr 12, 2019

Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet April 17 in DoverDOVER (April 12, 2019) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The Council will discuss commercial anchor gillnetting in the Delaware River; proposed changes to finfish…

Delaware Native Species Commission to meet April 17 in Dover

Rich King Apr 12, 2019

DOVER (April 12, 2019) – Delaware’s Native Species Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Room 221 at the Kent County Administrative Building, 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. The Commission will discuss their 2019 priorities, subcommittee reports, and other business. For more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife advises that bat pupping season is approaching

Rich King Apr 12, 2019

Prepare your home and buildings before bats take up residence DOVER (April 11, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds the public that Delaware is home to nine species of bats, all of which have begun or will soon begin their annual move from winter sites to their summer maternity colonies. Female bats return to colonies…

IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT: DPH ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL HEPATITIS A EXPOSURE AT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IN MIDDLETOWN, DE

Rich King Apr 11, 2019

DOVER (April 11, 2019) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that employees and patrons of Buffalo Wild Wings located at 540 W. Main St., Middletown, may have been exposed to the Hepatitis A virus between March 31 and April 10, 2019. When notified yesterday about the possible exposures, the establishment voluntarily closed for…

Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network Seeking Stakeholder Perspectives on Ocean Acidification

Rich King Apr 11, 2019

The Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) is seeking perspectives on ocean acidification from members of commercial fishing, seafood, aquaculture, charter boat and recreational fishing organizations in the Mid-Atlantic. MACAN is a nexus of scientists, tribal, federal, and state agency representatives, resource managers, and affected…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife schedules training in Lewes for volunteer beachnesting bird monitors

Rich King Apr 11, 2019

LEWES (April 11, 2019) – Volunteers wanting to help protect Delaware’s beachnesting birds, including federally-listed threatened piping plovers, are invited to join DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife monitoring team at a training session to be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 4, at Cape Henlopen State Park’s Biden Environmental…

Delaware Bee Keepers Beware

Rich King Apr 10, 2019

From the DDA April 10, 2019 ... The Delaware Department of Agriculture is encouraging all beekeepers in the state to take extra precautions regarding the security of your colonies. We have received reports of alleged theft of honey bees in Sussex County - from entire colonies to just frames being taken. Make sure your colonies are not easily…

Antares Launches April 17th

Rich King Apr 10, 2019

Antares on the pad shot by Steven Serdikoff January 2014 I get to check out the Antares launch again this year with the media crews at Wallops Flight Facility. I am so stoked, mostly because I get to take a selfie with a spaceship up close and personal. I have seen this launch a few times from afar and once with the media as close as…

DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two men for illegal burning in Felton area

Rich King Apr 9, 2019

DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two men for illegal burning in Felton area FELTON (April 9, 2019) – Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC's Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Kent County men April 4 on multiple illegal burning charges related to a fire in the Felton area. DNREC ECU officers responded at the request of the…

Careful With Those Horseshoe Crabs

Rich King Apr 9, 2019

Horseshoe crabs that washed up on Sunday The horseshoe crab spawn is starting already, we saw a pair wash up on Sunday. We flipped them over, they "connected" again and went back into the surf. You will start to see more and more in the surf especially on the bay beaches. If you flip them over do not grab the "tail" that is the telson…

Lot Of Fish Being Caught And More On The Way

Rich King Apr 9, 2019

Water temperatures in Masseys Ditch have been increasing a couple degrees a day with the recent warm up. Topping out at nearly 60 degrees. Fishing this spring has been getting better and better. Location and tide has been important in some cases, but for the most part if you get out and fish you will more than likely catch. There is…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp winners

Rich King Apr 8, 2019

The 2020/21 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp art by Guy Crittenden DOVER (April 8, 2019) – The results are in, and two artists have won top honors in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests. A painting of an American wigeon and a chocolate Labrador retriever by Guy Crittenden of Richmond, Va., will grace the 2020/21 Delaware Waterfowl…

Beach Clean Up On A Sunny April Day

Rich King Apr 8, 2019

We did our weekly beach clean up Sunday at Beach Plum Island State Park. This is a small beach, but it can collect a lot of garbage due to Delaware bay debris and currents. Especially after a storm. Everyone heading over the dune access to clean up Beach Plum. 16 people and snoopy the beagle, managed to get a couple bags of…

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces major parking lot renovationat Holts Landing State Park beginning in mid-April

Rich King Apr 8, 2019

MILLVILLE (April 8, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that parking lot renovation and road construction upgrades will begin at Holts Landing State Park in mid-April. The project includes new paving to the main parking lot and creation of a “roundabout” traffic circle, to aid boaters. During the construction…

A Crappie Day Of Fishing Is Better Than A Good Day at Work or School

Rich King Apr 4, 2019

The fishing has been getting better and better. We have been seeing more and more short bass in the surf as well as some keepers, and many other places. Massey's Landing at night should be hot under the lights at the pier and the courtesy dock. Cupola park is seeing some action, basically all over the inland bays. Find a rip or structure…

Marine Resources Commission of Virginia Proposes To End Striped Bass Trophy Season

Rich King Apr 3, 2019

Just announced in a notice and on April Fools day of all days. (this is not a joke). Virginia's Marine Resources Commission, in an unprecedented move and ahead of the ASMFC's striped bass stock assessment announcement in May, is proposing to eliminate the striped bass spring trophy season in all of their waters. This would literally shut down…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces changes to New Castle County trout stocking locations on Mill, Pike, and Red Clay creeks

Rich King Apr 3, 2019

Property ownership changes and construction projects prompt changes; anglers encouraged to respect private property DOVER (April 3, 2019) – Recent changes in property ownership and ongoing construction projects have prompted changes to some traditional trout stocking locations at Mill, Pike, and Red Clay creeks, DNREC’s Division of Fish &…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces upstate trout season to open April 6 in seven New Castle County streams

Rich King Apr 2, 2019

DNREC stocking trout streams today .. photo by Ernest Eierman DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware’s spring upstate trout season will open at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 6, which is 30 minutes earlier than previous seasons. Following the 7 a.m. start on opening day, trout fishing in these New Castle County…

DRBA Scuttles Broken Ferry

Rich King Apr 1, 2019

The broken Cape May-Lewes ferry has been frustrating for many motorists. The schedules are all messed up and people are now wandering around the parking lots of the terminals yelling ... "Dude where's my car" Ferry sinking DRBA reports an hour ago the captain of said ferry was seen ... flushing all the toilets, opening all the…

DELDOT’s Final Plan For The 5 Points Intersection

Rich King Apr 1, 2019

The 5 points intersection has been a cluster @%&% for a long time and DELDOT has been working on proposals to fix the intersection from the ninth level of hell. After careful planning and public comments it was decided to just do everything suggested. The new intersection will be called 50 points and will take you to all points…

Great Seeing These In The Surf

Rich King Mar 31, 2019

Elver or Glass eel Lynne Larson caught in the surf wash after the beach clean up on March 24th ... photo by Lynne Larson Today and last week elvers or glass eels were found in the surf. These are traveling back to the freshwater ponds of Delmarva to mature. They are illegal to keep , or collect. Lynne caught one last week after the…

Beach Trash And Treasures

Rich King Mar 31, 2019

The clean up volunteers finding trash and treasures Great day to clean up a beach, the weather held off just long enough for us to cover all of Fenwick Island State Park beach. The wind wasn't off the water, so it was not as cold as yesterday. The wind did manage to cover up the beach, but we still filled a full bag of trash. Thanks for…

Spring fishing Is On Point

Rich King Mar 29, 2019

The weather is amazing, if you aren't out fishing you should be all weekend. Anglers are finding more and more fish and the water temperatures are rising steadily. Despite the nightly temperature drops it is really warming up nice. It is literally hot out today. Short bass in the surf all day long cast after cast on lures …

Earth Hour 2019 Is In Two Days Will You Turn Off Your Lights For One Hour?

Rich King Mar 28, 2019

I have heard of Earth Hour but never really looked into it until this morning when I saw a post on Facebook. I really like the idea of everyone turning off their lights on March 30, 2019 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM, your local time. The sky would be so much darker and you could see so much more. Stargazing is just one of my hobbies. Can you…

Surf Fishing Tournaments 2019

Rich King Mar 27, 2019

Surf Fishing Tournaments at the Delaware Beaches These are the surf fishing tournaments we are hosting this year and wanted to get you a list. We are using Stub Central now and not the other ticketing sites. This has proved to be a much more reasonable ticketing service, as well as reliable and local. We are working on a venue for walk…

Delaware Memorial Bridge Will Close Tonight

Rich King Mar 26, 2019

The heavy lift vessel the ZHEN Hua 25 is scheduled to pass under the Delaware Memorial bridge tonight. The cranes' tops are 188 feet and 3 inches from the water surface. To be able to pass under the bridge this has to be done at a dead low tide. Cranes aboard the Zhen Hua 25 at the anchorage I imagine it has to be perfect weather…

Bloodworm Packaging Carries Invasive Species

Rich King Mar 25, 2019

Throw the bait package and algae into the garbage not the water From John Ewart,Aquaculture and Fisheries SpecialistDelaware Aquaculture Resource CenterSea Grant Marine Advisory ServiceCollege of Earth, Ocean and EnvironmentUniversity of Delaware This is an excerpt from the brochure Protect our Fisheries, you can also visit the project…

Beach Clean Up Turnouts Have Been Huge

Rich King Mar 25, 2019

The volunteers spread out on the beach. The last few beach clean ups have had some record turnouts. Huge thanks to everyone coming out and helping. People were still pulling in when I was taking the picture. We usually have about 8 to 10 people that you could call a core group. They come to most, if not all of the clean ups. As of late we…

Rat Wrangling The Surf

Rich King Mar 25, 2019

Andrew with the first bass of the day on a spoon. During the beach clean up yesterday we watched a few anglers bailing striped bass. Lots of small bass but some up to 27 inches. There have been a few keepers caught up above the bridges on the Delaware river and up the Broadkill river. Because the fish are on the move already. The…

Ship Of Cranes

Rich King Mar 23, 2019

Cranes aboard the Zhen Hua 25 at the anchorage Last week during the beach clean up everyone was asking what is that weird looking ship out there, it almost looked like a huge sailboat. A tall ship sailboat, not a weekender blow boat. I didn't think much of it until the other day when a few people sent pictures and asked again. Now it is…

Bowers Beach Says Not To Dogs

Rich King Mar 22, 2019

Yesterday, The Town of Bowers Beach announced on their Facebook page ... No more dogs on our beaches, per Delaware State Law. The recently had their beaches replenished over the winter. Town of Bowers Beach ... We are looking forward to all the visitors as Spring/Summer approach. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE AWARE THAT WE FOLLOW Title 7,…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 11-17

Rich King Mar 22, 2019

Reminder for the week: Harvest of river herring, retaining striped bass in spawning areas, use of nets near spillways unlawful in Delaware DOVER (March 22, 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…

Sand Relocation As Seen From Above

Rich King Mar 22, 2019

Highcamera Aerial Photographic Service shot this aerial of the sand relocation. Every winter while the beaches are clear of tourists, DNREC moves sand from the southside of the inlet to the northside of the inlet. The ocean currents along the coast push sand north starting around Fenwick Island. The Indian River Inlet is in the way of…

Look What I found

Rich King Mar 22, 2019

Resident striped bass have been schooling up now ever since the water started warming up. Usually when the white perch start feeding heavily the striped bass are mixed in as well. For a couple of weeks the fishing has been sporadic, but if you know where to fish you can find short striped bass all day or night long. The fish are fat and…

You Can Get Your Roads Cleaned In Sussex County

Rich King Mar 22, 2019

Full bags of trash are just thrown along the side of the roads, then the animals tear them apart and the trash spreads. A new program has been initiated in Sussex County to clean up the roadways that are littered with trash. Using the prisoners from the Dept. of Corrections. Request for Litter Clean Up Along Roadway Trash on our roads…

Delaware Seashore State Park Is Going To Look Very Different Soon

Rich King Mar 22, 2019

When you drive down route 1 in Delaware Seashore State park you can see trees alongside the road in the dunes. These are not supposed to be there, and parks is taking an aggressive step to eradicate them. The dunes between the parking lot and route 1 will be cleared of Japanese pines. State parks started cutting down invasive Japanese…

Delmarva Outdoors Expo 2019

Rich King Mar 21, 2019

The organizers are gearing up for the third year of the Delmarva Outdoors Expo. They changed up the footprint a little this year. "We are using the indoor buildings for vendors" ... Darrell Meade said ... "We can create a much better experience for vendors and attendees with the indoor facilities." Wilson's Gun Auction We have…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife to close Phillips Landing Boat Ramp two days for repaving

Rich King Mar 20, 2019

DOVER (March 20, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the temporary closure of the Phillips Landing Boat Ramp parking lot and fishing area to allow repaving of the parking lot from Thursday, March 21 through Monday, March 25, weather permitting. The parking lot repaving is one of the final steps in the expansion and…

The Spring Peepers Have Been Busy And Loud

Rich King Mar 20, 2019

(March 20, 2019) ... Every night out here has been a maddening chorus of peeper frogs a type of chorus frog. They have never been this loud or numerous. Then again we never had field puddle ponds like this either. This is one of the best parts of country living. Nature's "zoo" we are a part of out here: Deer, geese, ducks, eagles, hawks,…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces upstate trout season to open April 6 in seven New Castle County streams

Rich King Mar 20, 2019

New starting time on opening day of 7 a.m.; most trout streams closed to fishing two weeks before opening day DOVER (March 20, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware’s spring upstate trout season will open at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 6, which is 30 minutes earlier than previous seasons. Following the 7 a.m.…

Fall Fish Bowl 2019

Rich King Mar 19, 2019

This year the Fall FIsh Bowl will be on November 30th, 2019. The fishing area will be Delaware Seashore State parks drive on beaches. You will be able to fish from Keybox to Faithful Steward and 3Rs on the southside of Delaware Seashore State Park. We have several judges, scoring will not be an issue. We will have a bait truck on the beach…

Dock Dogs Schedule For The Delmarva Outdoors Expo

Rich King Mar 19, 2019

Friday 4/26 500 pm Big Air 700 pm Big Air Saturday 4/27 900 am Big Air 1030 am Big Air 1230 am Big Air 230 pm Big Air 400 pm Extreme Vertical Sunday 4/28 900 am Big Air 1100 am Big Air 100 pm Speed Retrieve The Dock Dogs pool will be located in t he Kent Pavilion this year, same location as last…

Biggest Seal I Have Ever Seen

Rich King Mar 19, 2019

We were walking around the inlet yesterday checking the water and beach out. Tons of birds everywhere, feeding on the rocks. A pair of long tail ducks diving the inlet. Out of the corner of my eye I saw what, if I were in Florida, I would call a manatee. There was this huge brown blob in the center of the inlet just moving along slowly but…

Maryland Has a New Boat Shrinkwrap Recycling Program

Rich King Mar 18, 2019

Shrinkwrap Recycling 2019 (Press Release MD DNR March 18,2019) ... In Partnership with the Maryland Clean Marina Program and Chesapeake Materials, the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) is launching a NEW Shrinkwrap Recycling program modeled after a very successful program run in Rhode Island. MTAM will sell and distribute bags…

The Troll Master Depth Calculator App

Rich King Mar 18, 2019

Not long ago I saw this interesting app on social media, recently developed by Trevor Lewis. I've never met the guy, I was intrigued with his app. I asked him to send me some info and thought I would be cool pass it along to you all. This looks like it will help take a lot of the guess work out of trolling. But remember , boat fish don't…

Watch Your Step At The Beach, The Weekly Clean Ups Help But Only So Much

Rich King Mar 18, 2019

Trash on the beach that washed up from the ocean, soon to be covered in sand and buried We have been doing beach clean ups weekly for a little over two years. If anyone wants to come out and help they are more than welcome. We had thirty people volunteer on Sunday March 18th. That is the most people we have had in a while. Keep that up…

Beach’n Bald Eagle

Rich King Mar 18, 2019

Beautiful sky, sun is out and the water is clean and green looking. While waiting for the beach clean up volunteers to arrive at Keybox access, I checked out the water, and beach. It was going ot be a beautiful morning for a beach clean up. I looked towards Dewey Beach and I could see a big bird on the beach. It was a good quarter…

DNREC Division Of Fish & Wildlife To Begin Spraying Mosquito larvae in wooded wetlands

Rich King Mar 15, 2019

DOVER (March 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section within the Division of Fish & Wildlife is scheduled to begin its annual spring woodland pool spraying on Tuesday, March 19 to control immature aquatic mosquito larvae in wooded wetlands near select populated areas. Weather permitting, spraying will begin in southern Sussex County and…

DNREC’s 30th Annual Beach Grass Planting

Rich King Mar 15, 2019

Hello! We are planning the 30th Annual Beach Grass Planting! Our efforts this year will be focused on areas where dune repairs were made and dunes that have bare areas that were not planted last year. Each March since 1990, many dedicated volunteers have helped to build and protect Delaware’s sand dunes by planting Cape American…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife encourages boaters to ‘Spring Aboard’ For Boating Season

Rich King Mar 15, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife encourages boaters to ‘Spring Aboard’for boating season by taking a safety course National campaign urges boaters to ‘Keep Your Edge’ through education DOVER (March 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Office of Boating Safety and Education joins the National Association of…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 4-10

Rich King Mar 15, 2019

Reminder for the week: Boaters urged to check gear before putting vessels in the water DOVER (March 15, 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…

Here Fishy Fishy Fishy

Rich King Mar 14, 2019

Anyone ready to start doing this to get a fish on? The fishing has been decent to okay depending on where you are fishing. Bill McGee gets props for the first flounder of the year. "I put out a test crab pot and came up with this little fellow after soaking the pot for the night. Apparently the tiny summer flounder are here". Makes me…

Maryland DNR Commercial Yellow Perch Closure On The Upper Bay

Rich King Mar 14, 2019

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services 2018-2019 Commercial Yellow Perch Closure On The Upper Bay — Effective March 14, 2019 The secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.21.04B announces that the 2018-19 commercial…

Water Temperatures Are Creeping Up

Rich King Mar 13, 2019

The biggest factor for fishing this time of year is the water temperatures. Some feel that is the trigger for migratory fish, others think it is just the movement of the bait fish or food supply. Which many believe is triggered by temperature or their food source. The food web is such a fun thing to follow, everything is food to something…

The Fish Finders Are Coming Back To Town

Rich King Mar 13, 2019

Another sign of spring is showing up around Delmarva, ospreys. There have been a few sightings around the Chesapeake bay and Sussex county has reported a few. They are mostly near the inland bay back bay areas or the marshes along the beaches. They usually arrive with the shad every year, right around our favorite drinking holiday. I have…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife begins construction on new observation tower and boardwalk at Little Creek Wildlife Area

Rich King Mar 13, 2019

Visitor access limited in construction area until fall completion DOVER (March 13, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that construction of the new wildlife observation tower and associated boardwalk has begun on the Main Tract of the Little Creek Wildlife Area near Dover. The project will replace the existing…

Finding The Cuts

Rich King Mar 12, 2019

One of the most difficult things to locate is a good cut in the Delaware surf. They are usually subtle,and there are several distinct cuts that many know the location. The "cut" is the area where water that is pushed across two sandbars drains back into the ocean. Between the sandbars. Reading the beach at Cape Henlopen State Park…

Delaware State Parks Are Looking For Interns, Work At The Beach!

Rich King Mar 12, 2019

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING F/T SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR A LIMITED NUMBER: • Historical Interpretation out of The Fort Miles Museum• Environmental Education out of Seaside Nature Center• Environmental Stewardship working both Cape Henlopen & Delaware Seashore State Parks • 30+ hours / week May through August• $100/week Living…

Maryland Spring Trout Stocking Season Has Begun

Rich King Mar 12, 2019

(March 12, 2019) The Maryland Department of Natural Resourcesis gearing up to release more than 300,000 brown, golden and rainbow trout throughout the state during its annual spring trout stocking. Regular spring stocking is done by department crews in lakes, rivers and streams from early March through June. In 2019, the department will stock…

Cape Henlopen State Park Disc Golf Course The Oldest In The World Gets Upgraded

Rich King Mar 12, 2019

In a collaboration between the State Park and local area disc golfers, the Disc Golf course at Cape Henlopen has been getting some notable improvements lately. Disc golf new tee platform or pad in Cape Henlopen State Park Just in time for it’s 40 year anniversary, nine new tee pads have been installed at the Cape Henlopen Disc Golf Course.…

Sand Dollars In The Delaware Inland Bays

Rich King Mar 11, 2019

When Clamming The Delaware Inland Bays You can Find Live Sand Dollars Sand dollar I found in Indian River Bay on a sand bar We abruptly went clamming one afternoon, because the boat decided to beach itself on a sand bar. Not too far from the last buoy cluster for the Indian River Inlet and Indian River Bay. The best part was it was…

New Size Limit For Male And Female Short Fin Mako

Rich King Mar 11, 2019

The final ruling has been applied to Amendment 11 by NOAA for retaining short Fin Mako. For North Atlantic short fin mako sharks landed, males must be at least 71 inches (180 cm) fork length, and females must be at least 83 inches (210 cm) fork length. Anglers will be required to tell the sex of your shark, and then measure it. I wouldn't…

The OC Reef Foundation Reef Report

Rich King Mar 11, 2019

Hello Reef Supporters, We have begun stockpiling precast concrete for Capt. Will Billy’s Memorial Reef Project. Picture below is just 3 of 25 truckloads coming. Going to deploy these at the Bass Grounds on hard bottom in 80 feet of water. Will be an awesome reef for all our species - especially coral! Working on special art for the Will Billy…

Rangers Raid Cape Beaches 2019

Rich King Mar 11, 2019

This was written in 2019, but many forgot about this. Because in 2020 there was a whole new set of rules and issues with covid. Overcrowded drive on beaches not really being one of them, especially in the early part of the season. The point of republishing this is to let you know that if you want serious enforcement. You could very well see…

Maryland Just Stocked More Trout Check The Full Schedule

Rich King Mar 11, 2019

Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 5,400 trout in Central Maryland recently. You can click here to get a Maryland fishing license and trout stamp. Maryland Spring Trout Stocking Schedule Check the full trout stocking schedule online. Allegany CountyGeorges Creek: 900 golden and rainbow trout Laurel Run: 300…

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Approves Chub Mackerel Management Measures

Rich King Mar 11, 2019

At their meeting in Virginia Beach, VA last week, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved a suite of management measures for Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) in federal waters from Maine through North Carolina. If approved by the Secretary of Commerce, the Chub Mackerel Amendment will add chub mackerel to the Mackerel, Squid,…

ASMFC & MAFMC Set Summer Flounder 2019-2021 Specifications

Rich King Mar 11, 2019

ASMFC & MAFMC Set Summer Flounder 2019-2021 SpecificationsBenchmark Assessment Finds Resource Not Overfished & Overfishing Not Occurring Virginia Beach, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) approved revised specifications for the 2019 fishing season…

World’s Greatest Oyster Cracker Tournament

Rich King Mar 8, 2019

Every year anglers gather at Bowers Beach docks at Paskey’s Wharf to load up on the Captain's Lady and fish for oyster crackers. Yes, they actually target oyster crackers, and it is for a great cause. There are a few other fish that count for first time catches of the day, but oyster crackers are the desired catch. oyster cracker or…

There Is A New Orca On The Block

Rich King Mar 8, 2019

For decades, on occasion, in the southern oceans near Chile to Antarctica, people have spotted these killer whales. For many years it was believed they were an offspring of an orca that had genetic differences. Now scientists say they are possibly a new species of orca and are calling them Type D. They are also known as the New Zealand Killer…

Crabbing Season Is Open For Crab Pots You can Make Your Own Turtle Guard

Rich King Mar 8, 2019

March first is always the beginning of blue claw crabbing season for crab pots in Delaware. Not that anyone ever tries since the water is still so cold, but you would be surprised what you can catch in the shallow back bay waters and creeks. If the winter was mild weather, crabbing will start earlier than later. Blue Claw Crabs …

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 25-March 3

Rich King Mar 8, 2019

Reminder for the week: Crabbers reminded to prepare crab pots for new season DOVER (March 8, 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 Natural Resources…

DuPont Nature Center to reopen April 3 Volunteers sought for spring cleanup day March 16

Rich King Mar 7, 2019

DOVER (March 6, 2019) – The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve, a DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife facility located in the heart of Delaware’s Bayshore Region, will reopen Wednesday, April 3 after having been closed for the fall and winter. The center will be open in April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and…

The Storm Of 62

Rich King Mar 5, 2019

Fifty Seven years ago, March 5th, 1962 a nor'easter started on the mid Atlantic east coast and caused severe damage. The storm is considered to be one of the most destructive along the east coast. Nor'easters for us here along the Delaware coast are more destructive than hurricanes. A nor'easter can stick around and just literally grind up the…

New Delaware Fishing License Plates

Rich King Mar 2, 2019

The Delaware DMV will be announcing soon when the new Delaware State License Plates promoting our fishery will be available for the public. These new license plates will promote fresh and saltwater fishing in Delaware and raise money for our fishery needs. Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Ron Gray sponsored legislation to approve the…

Emergency Quarantine Declared For Spotted Lantern Fly Threatening Delaware

Rich King Mar 1, 2019

Dover, Del. –The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that they are quarantining eleven zip codes in New Castle County to eradicate, control, and prevent the spread of spotted lanternfly in Delaware and to surrounding states. The spotted lanternfly is a destructive invasive plant hopper that attacks many hosts including…

ASMFC Schedules Peer Review for Horseshoe Crab Benchmark Stock Assessment for March 26-28, 2019

Rich King Mar 1, 2019

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Horseshoe Crab Benchmark Stock Assessment will be peer-reviewed on March 26 – 28, 2019 at the Commission’s office at 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200A-N, Arlington, VA 22201. The assessment will evaluate the horseshoe crab population along the Atlantic coast and inform the…

ASMFC Seeks Proposals for Regional Pilot Projects in Support of Sustainable Aquaculture

Rich King Mar 1, 2019

Proposals Due April 15, 2019 Arlington, VA –The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission), in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking proposals to develop regional pilot projects in support of sustainable aquaculture. Specifically, pilot programs should partner with industry to…

ASMFC’s Annual Report 2018

Rich King Mar 1, 2019

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is pleased to present you with our 2018 Annual Report,http://www.asmfc.org/files/pub/ASMFC_AnnualReport_2018.pdf. It describes the Commission’s activities and progress in carrying out our public trust responsibilities for the valuable marine fisheries under Commission stewardship. Included in this…

Time To Get Out And Fish

Rich King Feb 28, 2019

The winter doldrums are still in full effect, but the fishing is finally picking back up for this time of year. Granted it isn't the beast mode of the bluefish and and almost nonexistent spring striped bass run, but it is still fun catching. At least the spring run of bass gives us better hope for catches than the fall run. White perch…

Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeos Set for 2019

Rich King Feb 28, 2019

February 25, 2019 .. Maryland DNR Press Release Free Events Statewide Encourage Youth to Get Outdoors The Maryland Department of Natural Resourcesonce again is offering opportunities for young people to experience fishing through 44 youth fishing rodeos in 15 counties statewide. Youth fishing rodeos in the state connect 6,000 thousand…

Sand Spikes And More From Soo Phat Outfitters

Rich King Feb 28, 2019

This is the last sand spike you will ever purchase. Dave "Tank" Moore started building these sand spikes and other items a few years ago. I recently picked one up at the Millville VFC Outdoorsman Marketplace. He also builds sand flea and shark tooth rakes, surf racks for your beach vehicle, and the pack mule. This product is used for…

Governor’s Office seeks nominees for Delaware’s appointed seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Rich King Feb 27, 2019

The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). To be eligible for consideration as a nominee by the Governor for selection to the MAFMC seat by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), individuals must be Delaware…

Lucky Number 13 Seal Drops By For Some Sun

Rich King Feb 27, 2019

The winds the last few days have been crazy and the blow out tides have made for some killer beach combing. While out there the other day Tina and Paul saw this seal on the beach. They also found a ton of sea glass, those low blow out tides will expose a lot of beach treasures. This is seal number 13 and it was just chillaxing on the beach…

Holt’s Landing State Park Has A New Addition

Rich King Feb 25, 2019

Holt's Landing state park is located off Holt's Landing road in Millville Delaware. The park has a lot of great attractions and just recently added a playground for the kids which will be open soon enough. Parks is just about finished completing this new addition There are also trails, primitive camping, a pavilion, fire pits, horseshoe pits, a…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 11-17

Rich King Feb 22, 2019

Reminder for the week: River herring, striped bass, and net fishing below spillway regulations DOVER (Feb. 22, 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…

DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation Announces Fee Season To Take Effect In State Parks March 1

Rich King Feb 22, 2019

DOVER (Feb. 22, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware’s state parks that 2019 entrance fees will be in effect starting Friday, March 1 through Nov. 30. Revenue generated from park entrance fees is used to manage 17 state parks and more than 26,000 acres of state park lands. Park users generate 65…

The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Will Close For Beachnesting Season

Rich King Feb 22, 2019

LEWES (Feb. 22, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation today announced that 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 threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, including red…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series

Rich King Feb 21, 2019

Welcome to the DSF Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series, a free to fish tournament we are hosting for the entire summer. You can't do surf fishing tourneys in the summer, the beaches are just too crowded, which makes it logistically impossible. So we came up with the Summer Surf Fishing Series Slam. The T-shirt depicts how chaotic the beaches can…

Delaware Memorial Bridge Tolls Will Go Up

Rich King Feb 20, 2019

The Governors of New Jersey and Delaware came to a compromise and the increased tolls have been improved, and approved. These are tentative to increase on March 1st, 2019. We use that bridge a lot traveling, so it will cost a little more now. Get an EZ Pass to save a few cents (a quarter) not to mention the time stopping for tolls. New toll…

Helly Hansen Montreal V2 (No. 11425)

Rich King Feb 19, 2019

I work in the outdoor resources field. Whether I am hiking out to fell trees, or slogging through a wetland to spray invasive phragmites, these are my go to boots, the Helly Hansen Montreal V2 (No. 11425). I have owned them for about two months. The laces are beginning to fray, and will, most likely, fail soon. I always recommend a set of quality…

Scavengers Having A Whale Of A Time At The Point

Rich King Feb 19, 2019

Few days ago I went bird hunting for the snowy owl, for pictures don't get excited. I saw a lot of buzzards at the point near the dune poles. They were feasting on what looked like square cushions or something. Turns out it was whale blubber chunks. Buzzards having a party The foxes are digging up the humpback whale that washed up over…

NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to Management of Cobia in Federal Waters of the Atlantic

Rich King Feb 19, 2019

KEY MESSAGE:NOAA Fisheries announces the final rule to implement Amendment 31 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagics of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region. This final rule removes Atlantic cobia from the fishery management plan. Atlantic cobia is now managed under the purview of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries…

Super Duper Full Snow Moon

Rich King Feb 19, 2019

Tonight is the full snow moon and it will be a super moon. We should have a good view if the weather holds until it goes to full crappy in the morning. This moon has other names depending from different tribes. This will be a super moon since it will be in a close orbit to earth and appear bigger in the sky than the average full…

Ice Fishing In Delaware Gets Extreme In Nature

Rich King Feb 19, 2019

A couple of weeks ago Staci Cantu was visiting Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (feb 4th), and watched an epic scene. Below is swries of photos of the confrontation. Blue herons were ice fishing for breakfast, and a bald eagle was cherry picking their catches. Because when you are king of the air, I guess you can just wait, watch and take…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide and Fishing Rulers Now Available

Rich King Feb 18, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers now available DOVER (Feb. 18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers for measuring catches are now available, along with 2019 fishing licenses, at licensing agents statewide and at the licensing desk in…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 4-10

Rich King Feb 15, 2019

Reminder for the week: Dumping of solid waste on state wildlife areas illegal DOVER (Feb. 15, 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 Natural Resources…

DNREC Division Of Fish & Wildlife Announces Spring 2019 Trout Stocking And Opening For Downstate Ponds

Rich King Feb 15, 2019

D Ponds will be closed to all fishing for 14 days prior to opening day, Saturday, March 2 DOVER (Feb. 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware’s spring 2019 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 2 with the opening of two downstate ponds stocked with rainbow trout – provided that pond ice…

Delaware State Parks Update Drive On Signs

Rich King Feb 15, 2019

Point Comfort station new warning signs to prevent vehicles from driving onto the beaches Delaware State Parks Update Drive On Access Warning Signs AT All State Park Beaches Delaware State parks recently put up some new signs and hopefully these will help with cars driving onto the beach.…

Governor’s Office seeks nominees for Delaware’s appointed seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Rich King Feb 14, 2019

DOVER – The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). To be eligible for consideration as a nominee by the Governor for selection to the MAFMC seat by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), individuals must be…

Kalmar Nyckel Will Not Be Returning To Lewes … Again

Rich King Feb 11, 2019

Last year we didn't get to see the Kalmar Nyckel, which is a common site when we are fishing the point after it opens in September. Every year in August Delaware’s tall ship, the Kalmar Nyckel comes to Lewes and offers tours sailing around the area. Last year she didn't come due to the finger pier dock at the Lewes Terminal where…

The Haystacks Were Hovering Today

Rich King Feb 10, 2019

(Feb 2019) ... When I looked down the beach today, while driving to the point, the ice breakers or haystacks looked really tall, too tall. The ships in the background were floating, and the Jersey coast was floating. It was cool to see this mirage today while I was exploring and hunting for a bird picture (snowy owl). I swear trying to find a…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

Rich King Feb 9, 2019

Reminder for the week: Spring ahead of Spring Aboard DOVER (Feb. 8, 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 Natural Resources Police officers between Jan.…

Massey’s Ditch Channel Maintenance Dredging Project To Be Rebid Later This Year

Rich King Feb 8, 2019

DOVER (Feb. 8, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section conducted the bid opening for the Massey’s Ditch Channel Maintenance Dredging Project as scheduled on Jan. 30. DNREC did not receive an acceptable bid. As a result, DNREC will update their design specifications and…

Striped Bass, They Need Your Help

Rich King Feb 7, 2019

Many have been saying this for the last several years. We are seeing less and less striped bass catches, this year being no exception. Some keep saying that the fish are all in the EEZ (exclusive economic zone), or my favorite "The fish are in the EEZ because they know we can't catch them there". Yes there are a lot of fish out in the EEZ, but they…

ASMFC Indefinitely Postpones Action on VA Compliance with Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 3 Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap

Rich King Feb 7, 2019

Arlington, VA – The Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board postponed indefinitely action to find the Commonwealth of Virginia out of compliance with the provisions of Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden, specifically the Commonwealth’s failure to implement the Chesapeake Bay reduction fishery cap of 51,000 mt.…

ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Board Approves Status Quo Measures for 2019 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery

Rich King Feb 7, 2019

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Management Board approved status quo measures for the 2019 black sea bass recreational fishery (see Table 1). This action is based on the recommendations of its Technical Committee, which found that status quo measures are not likely to exceed…

ASMFC American Lobster Board Initiates Draft Addendum XXVIII

Rich King Feb 7, 2019

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s American Lobster Management Board initiated Draft Addendum XXVIII to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster. The Draft Addendum considers reducing the number of vertical lines in the water in response to concerns about the North Atlantic right…

ASMFC Atlantic Herring Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment Draft Addendum Considers Measures to Protect Spawning Herring in Area 1A

Rich King Feb 7, 2019

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Herring Management Board approved Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Herring for public comment. The Draft Addendum proposes options to strengthen spawning protections in Area 1A (inshore Gulf of Maine). This action…

DNREC to hold open houses Feb. 25, 26, and 27 seeking public input on preliminary recommendations from the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee

Rich King Feb 5, 2019

DOVER (Feb. 5, 2019) – Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold three public open houses in February, seeking input on preliminary recommendations made by the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee. The Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act requires DNREC to develop and…

Whale Washes Up In Cape Henlopen State Park

Rich King Feb 5, 2019

A couple of weekends ago when the weather was really frigid and the seas were rough from the winds. An adult pygmy sperm whale washed up on the beach in Cape Henlopen State park not far from the point on the ocean-side. Art Sullivan took a bunch of pictures and contacted MERR after they found the whale. Art Sullivan ... "We found it not too…

Baker’s Channel and Massey’s Ditch at Low Tide

Rich King Jan 31, 2019

Driscoll Drones took more aerial shots and video today of the Masseys Ditch and Baker's Channel area of Rehoboth Bay along the backside of Lynch's Thicket Island at low tide. "The tide was still trickling out" .. Chris Driscoll. He starts with the Charles W Cullen bridge and Burtons Island in the background, where Baker's…

NOAA Bulletin: Extended Validity of Vessel and Dealer Permits

Rich King Jan 31, 2019

KEY MESSAGE: Due to the government shutdown, the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region Permits Office is notifying permit holders of the continued validity of some permits, beyond the expiration date stated on the permits. Consistent with 5 U.S.C. § 558, those permits, for which complete renewal applications were submitted to the Southeast Region…

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Introduce Bill to Modernize the Pittman-Robertson Act

Rich King Jan 31, 2019

January 31, 2019 (Washington, DC) - Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA), along with fellow CSC leaders Representatives Marc Veasey (TX), Debbie Dingell (MI), and Richard Hudson (NC), introduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs Act (H.R. 877), an important bill for the future…

Local Tackle Shop Auctioning Off Entire Inventory

Rich King Jan 28, 2019

Emmert Auction Associates announced last week they are auctioning off the contents of a local tackle shop Bills Sport Shop located at 18388 coastal highway. Saturday February 2nd from 9:30 am to when they are finished. I would be prepared to spend most of the day there. You can preview the merchandise starting at 9 am on Saturday. …

Indian River Marina Abandoned Boat Auction

Rich King Jan 28, 2019

There is a online auction for abandoned boats at the Indian River Marina. The auction is active now and opening bids are starting at $25.00 on US GovBid. If you are not registered to bid with their service online just sing up and pay the registration fee. It can take a couple of days to get approved. The online auction closes February 7 at 7…

You Instagram Girls Need To Stop

Rich King Jan 28, 2019

Not long ago a friend tagged me in a post of a girl sitting on the edge of the Charles W Cullen bridge (The Indian River Inlet Bridge). She was posing and taking selfies. Now we all like to take our craziest or favorite selfie once in a while, even made a game of sorts out of it online. Anyone read about the bikini hiker that died taking a…

“Cards For Guards” Was A Huge Success

Rich King Jan 25, 2019

Gift Card Drive For The United States Coast Guard Indian River And Lewes Stations THANK YOU, everyone who came out last night and are still trying to donate today. The response to the gift card drive for the Coast Guard was amazing. Last night over 225 people dropped by Crooked Hammock and Easy Speak. I had no idea the…

Masseys Ditch And Sand Bars At Dead Low Tide

Rich King Jan 24, 2019

These drone shots and video really give you an idea of not only the size of these sand bars but how much space in the bay they are occupying. These sand bars are cutting down on safe boat traffic options. The wildlife, fish and everything is affected by these filled in areas of the Indian River Bay and Rehoboth Bay. The Masseys dredge project …

War On The Shore Surf Fishing Tournament 2019

Rich King Jan 23, 2019

Welcome to War On The Shore 2019, a surf fishing tournament brought to you by Delaware Surf Fishing with a first prize upwards of $10,000 maximum. Sponsored by DSF, Diamond State Custom Tackle, and Fishbites. We are also giving a portion of ticket sales to Frets 4 Vets, $5 of each ticket will go to this great organization. Sponsorship is…

May The Fish Be With You Surf Fishing Tournament 2019

Rich King Jan 23, 2019

These are the rules and details for the inaugural May The Fish Be With You Surf Fishing Tournament 2019. You can register now on Stub Central we are using a new service that is much more reasonable than other services. I highly recommend Stub Central to anyone who is using ticketing services. Iron Hill Brewery and…

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council February 2019 Meeting Is Canceled

Rich King Jan 23, 2019

January 22, 2019 - The February 2019 meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council has been cancelled due to the government shutdown. The Council is considering rescheduling some of the planned agenda items for a shorter meeting tentatively scheduled for March 6 and 7 in Virginia Beach. However, feasibility of this option is highly…

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2019 Winter Meeting

Rich King Jan 23, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JANUARY 23, 2019 The final agenda and meeting materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2019 Winter Meeting can be obtained athttp://www.asmfc.org/home/2019-winter-meeting; click on the relevant Board/Committee name to access the documents for that Board/Committee For ease of access, all Board/Committee…

Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Public Input for Next Five-Year Strategic Plan

Rich King Jan 23, 2019

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking public input on the future of fisheries management in the Mid-Atlantic. A survey released today provides an opportunity for stakeholders to weigh in on how the Council has performed under its current strategic plan and what issues should be addressed in the Council’s 2020-2024 Strategic Plan.…

Gift Card Donation Drive For the US Coast Guard Indian River Station

Rich King Jan 22, 2019

We are collecting donations this Thursday for the United States Coast Guard crews at the Indian River Station. We have all of this approved ahead of time. These folks are on duty and have helped many people in the past who would not be here today had it not been for their efforts, they could use our help, and frankly deserve it. We are not…

That’s No Moon!!

Rich King Jan 21, 2019

When the moon went red the true moon was exposed last night. Apparently the earth's shadow gets rid of that pesky cloaking device. Leave it to the internet to have fun with everything. Every time there is a moon event these pictures pop up online and they are hilarious! The super blood wolf deathstar, it's a trap! You have to love star…

January’s Super Blood Wolf Moon Pictures

Rich King Jan 21, 2019

I learned a few things while freezing my tail off last night. I need a tripod, a remote for taking pictures, and more studying of moon shots. I am still learning how to use a real camera, point and click with auto doesn't work on moon shots. There are usually a ton of pictures online, but I think the lack of is due to the insane…

Watch The Super Blood Wolf Moon Live Right Here

Rich King Jan 20, 2019

If you don't want to stay out and freeze to death you can watch the Blood Moon live below. I have been running in and out of the house freezing my tail off all night. I am using this to see when I should run out and take another picture. The peak will be around 12:12 am for the brightest of the full lunar eclipse. This is when the moon…

Cape Henlopen State Park Will Close For A Managed Deer Hunt On Jan. 24

Rich King Jan 18, 2019

DOVER (Jan. 18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed to accommodate a managed deer hunt taking place Thursday, Jan. 24. The park’s main entrance will be closed for the DNREC-managed hunt, meaning bay and ocean beaches north of Herring Point cannot be…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 7-13

Rich King Jan 18, 2019

Reminder for the week: Use caution when boating icy waters or walking on frozen ponds DOVER (Jan. 18, 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 Natural…

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation receives land parcel donation adding wetlands to Fork Branch Nature Preserve in Dover

Rich King Jan 18, 2019

DOVER (Jan.18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Kent County Conservancy, announced today that it has secured two wetland parcels formerly owned by the McClements family of Dover, to become part of the Fork Branch Nature Preserve. The two parcels, one almost three acres in size, the other just over 2½…

DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo temporarily closed through February for construction and improvement projects

Rich King Jan 18, 2019

DOVER (Jan. 18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington is temporarily closed through the end of February while construction and improvement projects are made to the zoo’s campus. The zoo’s education building will remain open to host upcoming programs scheduled throughout January and…

Delaware’s Parks and Recreation Council votes to raise surf-fishing permit fees for 2019 season

Rich King Jan 18, 2019

DNREC to cap number of annual surf-fishing permits issued at 17,000 DOVER (Jan.17, 2019) – Delaware’s Parks and Recreation Council, which advises DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, today voted to raise surf fishing permit fees this year and to limit the number of permits issued annually to no more than 17,000. Both decisions were made…

Surf Fishing Tag Limited Numbers and Increased Fees Meeting

Rich King Jan 17, 2019

Today was the day for the meeting about raising surf fishing tag fees and capping the limits of tag numbers. The meeting was well attended by all kinds of folks with vested interests in the surf fishing beaches. The parks did a great job with the presentation about everything that has been going on in their 2019 surf report which I…

Inland Bays Oysters… A Southern Delaware Delicacy

Rich King Jan 16, 2019

New brand and marketing campaign launched for commercially produced local oysters Rehoboth Beach, DE (January 11, 2019)- The Inland Bays fledgling shellfish aquaculture industry is aiming to develop a strong market-share for Inland Bays oyster products. In order to accomplish this goal, creating brand equity for oyster producers and brand…

The Super Blood Wolf Moon Cometh

Rich King Jan 16, 2019

This weekend we are going to get to see a lunar eclipse and it will be awesome!! If the weather holds out for clear skies, and so far it is looking good. That is one thing that hampers stargazing, cloud cover. I don't mind spotty cloud cover it makes for cool pictures. So what is the super blood wolf moon? It is a lunar eclipse of the…

Delaware Bay Derelict Crab Pot Removal Pilot Study

Rich King Jan 16, 2019

Last night at the Advisory Council on Shellfisheries, Nicole Rodi gave an update on DNREC's 2 year pilot study of derelict crab pots in the Delaware Bay. The study was conducted in a 6 mile stretch near Collins Beach. In that 6 miles they found 517 derelict crab pots. The study is done when no one is crabbing commercially, since…

How Many Miles Of Drive On Surf Fishing Beach Is In Delaware State Parks

Rich King Jan 15, 2019

(January 2019) ... You can surf fish any beach in Delaware. Some of the beaches near the towns are private. You can fish the town beaches in the off-season. Granted you have to walk on to fish these beaches, but it can be done and we fish them a lot. New structure you haven't had access to all summer is fun to explore. The drive on…

The Petition To Take Away Access From Surf Anglers

Rich King Jan 14, 2019

I forgot to include this petition that is online and active right now. The Beach Coalition wants to take access away from surf anglers to have a better beach experience for their renters, owners and guests, all 14,000 of them. Never mind the public can not actually or easily access these areas. I was told today that the public can access that…

This Is How The Beach Coalition Group Is Trying To Restrict Surf Fishing Access

Rich King Jan 14, 2019

(January 2019) ... This is a long read with a lot of needed information. If you haven't heard, the Beach Coalition group, now a non profit organization, wants restricted access in front of their homes for surf fishing vehicles. In a public state park on a multi use beach area. We all know by allowing this the public will have to walk a very…

Delaware Shellfish Advisory Council to meet Jan. 15 in Dover

Rich King Jan 14, 2019

DOVER (Jan. 11, 2019) – Delaware’s Shellfish Advisory Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The Council will discuss possible reorganization of the Council, update on derelict crab pot removal study, oyster stock status, 2019 oyster quota, 2018 juvenile blue crab index, and…

Delaware Tidal Finfish Advisory Council to meet Jan. 16 in Dover

Rich King Jan 14, 2019

DOVER (Jan. 11, 2019) – Delaware’s Tidal Finfish Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The Council will discuss commercial anchor gill netting, proposed changes to finfish regulations, updates from the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 17-Jan. 6

Rich King Jan 14, 2019

Reminder for the week: New Year – New fishing licenses & boat registrations! DOVER (Jan. 11, 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 Natural…

Atlantic Menhaden Benchmark Stock Assessment Workshops Scheduled for Early April 2019

Rich King Jan 10, 2019

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Ecological Reference Points (ERP) Workgroup and Atlantic Menhaden Stock Assessment Subcommittee (SAS) will be meeting April 1 - 5, 2019 at the Commission’s office, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200A-N, Arlington, VA. The ERP Workgroup will meet April 1 – 3 and the SAS will meet…

DNREC Shoreline & Waterway Management beach replenishment projects set for Pickering, Kitts Hummock and Bowers beaches

Rich King Jan 7, 2019

DOVER – DNREC’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section within the Division of Watershed Stewardship will begin beach replenishment work in early February, pending permit approvals, for the Delaware Bay communities of Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, and Bowers Beach, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today. Replenishment, which is…

Check Out The “Cape Cam” Overlooking The Point

Rich King Jan 3, 2019

There is cool new web cam on the block. Welcome to the Cape Cam. In fact there are several new web cams around the area, we will be compiling a list for a page on the website soon you will want to bookmark for sure. The Cape Cam web camera gives you a view from the fire watch tower at Point Comfort station. It over looks the point, East End…

DNREC F&W Proposes To Change Start Times For Trout Season’s Opening Day In Delaware

Rich King Jan 2, 2019

There is a public meeting about the proposed changes at 6:00 PM Wednesday January 23, 2019, in the DNREC Auditorium, located at the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The legal notice or announcement is below. LEGAL NOTICE ..... PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 7 DE ADMIN CODE 3300 NONTIDAL…

First Seal Of The New Year

Rich King Jan 1, 2019

This morning Lynne Larson sent me a text message. "There is this cute little fella on the beach at Tower road. There are a lot of people out here, I contacted MERR, (Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute)." I turned around and headed back to the beach, which is where I was headed until I got side…

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