January 2021

DNREC sinks ex-Army fast-supply ship to expand Delaware's artificialreef system and create more fish habitat and angling opportunities Per DNREC ... (Jan 22, 2021) ... About the newest addition to Delaware’s reef system: The John S. Dempster Jr. joins three other decommissioned World War II-era fast-supply (FS) ships that DNREC has turned into…

If you want to make changes to our fishery laws or whatever. These are the people you bring it to and ask them to advise DNREC about your request. There is a rep for each county both recreational and commercial. I highly recommend people pay attention to these councils and get involved. (Jan 19, 2020) ... Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal…

MAFMC and ASMFC to Hold Public Hearings for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) are seeking public comment on the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass…

Delaware Surf Anglers Avoid Driving Navy Crossing. The drive on access is still closed and for good reason. There isn't enough beach to drive on and even at low tide you can't get down the sand "cliff". Avoid driving to naval crossing from point comfort station even turning around could be an issue. There isn't enough sand to cross in…

We recieved numerous complaints about the ink rubbing off surf tag stickers. As well as some having issues wiht the sticker itself not adhering well. These have all been online ordered tags and stickers. Not all of these stickers are having this issue. We reached out to parks after our group page and messenger, received a lot of…

Rehoboth Beach's Canal Access Dock Tour Now you really can take a long walk off a short pier in Rehoboth Beach. The new canal access dock in Rehoboth is almost ready to open to the pubic. The switchback to get to the dock below is bit of a walk with benches along the way and information signs. It is a great idea, and needed for the the…

The Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot located in Milton will temporarily close beginning Jan. 21 for major reconstruction and expansion. The ramp is anticipated to reopen on May 30, 2021, weather permitting. The nearby public fishing pier and parking lot along the Broadkill River will remain open during construction. The project will…

(Jan 12, 2020) ... The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is collecting public comments and suggestions regarding current and future management of the recreational summer flounder fishery. Input provided through the scoping comment form will help inform the development of a management strategy evaluation (MSE) which will evaluate different…

2021 Issue Briefs provide sportsmen's community, policymakers with information needed to pursue comprehensive outdoor agenda in state capitols January 12, 2021, (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Further cementing its status as a sportsmen's community leader in statehouses across the country, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) has released the…

Virtual Programs Offered While Nature Centers Remain Closed The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen its state park offices Tuesday, Jan. 12, with limited hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. Park offices were closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 11 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Indian River…

MD DNR (Dec 6, 2020) ... A Cecil County resident has officially been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as the first-ever state record holder for the invasive flathead catfish. Joshua Dixon caught the 57-pound, 50-inch long flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) on Dec. 27, 2020 fishing near the Lapidum Boat Ramp on the…

Delawareans are going to have to make some changes dialing numbers soon FCC .... 2021 is going to bring about many changes, but one of the changes that will affect all of us in our daily lives has barely begun to be made public. Beginning April 24, 2021, telephone users in Delaware with Delaware phone numbers (area code 302) will begin to dial…