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Troopers Investigating Parking Lot Robbery-Lewes
Lewes- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in a shopping center parking lot last evening.
The incident occurred on February 11, 2020 at approximately 5:45 p.m., in the Weiss Market parking lot located at 17232 N. Village Main Boulevard, Lewes. Troopers made contact with a 23-year-old female victim who…
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Ocean Arsenal Tackle
These new lures from Ocean Arsenal Tackle catch fish
Ted Proseus started up a new lure company Ocean Arsenal Tackle LLC last year. I met him somewhere in the surf one day. He was throwing his surf bullet, a lure that lives up to its name. Slaying bluefish one after another when no one was hooking up at all. "Try this white surf…
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Photography Bonuses While Waiting for a Cygnus Launch
A lot of photographers shoot to the launches from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, form multiple locations. Not everyone gets in with the media and social media groups. Some seek out the side road areas along the marshes and the visitors center. While we are hoping our remote cameras get that perfect lift off shot, others are hoping for…
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Maryland Sets Striped Bass Regulations For 2020’s Spring Trophy Season
Striped Bass Conservation Regulations Set for Spring 2020 Spring Trophy Season Begins May 1
( February 12, 2020) Maryland Spring Trophy Season Begins May 1 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced new striped bass conservation measures for the Spring 2020 fishing season to meet a coast-wide conservation…
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Maryland’s Preseason Trout Stocking Schedule
Maryland's trout stocking schedule for preseason is online.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 3,050 trout. Frederick County Catoctin Creek/Doubs Meadow (Delayed Harvest): 200 rainbow trout
Garrett County North Branch Potomac River/Kitzmiller: 450 golden and rainbow trout Youghiogheny River/Friendsville: 450…
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Watch the Cygnus Launch on NASA TV Friday
NASA TV Coverage Set for Feb. 14 Cygnus Launch to Space Station
Northrop Grumman’s next NASA resupply services mission to the International Space Station is targeted for launch at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 14. Live coverage of the launch and briefings will begin at 3:15 p.m., on NASA Television and the agency’s website.
The company’s 13th…
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Antares Launch Has Been Rescheduled Again
I was hoping they would reschedule this launch due to wet weather. We also have more time to get our remote gear ready, for wet weather. The Antares scrubbed launch rescheduled for Thursday is rescheduled for Friday the 14th. We are looking forward to watching NASA light a big candle on Friday. Better weather and it isn't the…
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Watch Antares Rise Up On The Pad
(February 2020) ... If you don't know by now the launch yesterday was scrubbed. I've had this happen a few times. It happens. If you are upset it was scrubbed, imagine how the people who spent a year putting this together feel. As much as we hated the abort announcement while standing in the media field there is a silver lining.
Cody…
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Where You Need To Look From the Delaware Beaches To See A Rocket Launch From Wallops Island
This is the direction you need to look to see a rocket launch from NASA Wallops Flight Facility
Looking for a rocket launch from NASA's Wallops Flight facility can be confusing when you look at the trajectory maps. Several years ago we had a rocket photo contest. One of the best shots shows exactly where the rockets lift off in the…
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New Delaware Recreational Fishing License Online System
DNREC goes live with enhanced online electronic recreational fishing license sales system
DOVER (Feb. 10, 2020) – Anglers who have purchased recreational fishing licenses and freshwater trout stamps, or exempt anglers who obtained free Fisherman Information Network (FIN) numbers directly from DNREC’s website in the past will now benefit…
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Buy Girl Scout Cookies To Support These Ladies
If you remember last year we did a "card For Guards" drive. We asked the community to donate gift cards to help our local Coast Guard crews due to frozen budgets. The community support and turn out was overwhelming. Over $14,000 in gift cards were collected in four hours. There was even more collected as people dropped cards off days…
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ASMFC South Atlantic Board Approves Atlantic Croaker and Spot Addenda
ASMFC South Atlantic Board Approves Atlantic Croaker and Spot Addenda
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s South Atlantic State/Federal Fisheries Management Board approved Addendum III to Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Croaker and Addendum III to the Omnibus Amendment to the…
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Coastal Flood Warning Little Assawoman Bay
There is a coastal flood warning for Little Assawoman Bay until 4 PM. I would also be concerned with route 1 along Rehoboth bay due to heavy winds pushing water at high tide below Dewey beach. There is water already pushing up close to the road. High winds will be an issue until 7 PM. Do not go into the woods today, not even sure why you…
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Antares Set To Launch Sunday And Our Remote Cameras Are Ready!
Antares Launch At NASA's Wallops Flight Facility Is A Go For Sunday.
We are getting the gear ready for Sunday's Antares launch at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. Remote cameras are being tweaked and set with sound triggers. This is a whole new realm for us and Cody Croswell is like a kid in a candy store. Cody is one of our eyes in the…
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Always Be Careful Of The Wrack Line
Be careful of the wrack line whether you are walking or driving the beach.
Every beach clean up we find all kinds of trash and treasures Some of this trash can be detrimental to your feet or your tires. The wrack line always holds the most garbage. Trash gets mixed in with the floating reed masses and wash up on shore. During heavy…
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ASMFC Winter Meeting Starts Today Listen Online
ASMFC Winter Meeting - February 4-6, 2020 Will Striped Bass Win Or The Anglers
Today the ASMFC starts their annual winter meeting. You can listen in on the webinar. For some states it is just business as usual setting limits for several species. Striped bass is the main concern this year with Maryland's at the forefront. Striped bass…
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DNREC Public Meeting On Striped Bass Spawning Season and Area Restrictions
MEETING DESCRIPTION ... Hearing regarding proposed action which would revise regulations pertaining to striped bass spawning season and area restrictions. Wednesday, February 26, 2020, beginning at 6:00 PM in the DNREC Auditorium, Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE. Read the full document here.
Proposed Striped…
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DNREC Announces Public Hearing For New Cobia Creel Limits
MEETING DESCRIPTION .... Hearing regarding proposed action which would revise regulations pertaining to cobia. This hearing will immediately follow the hearing on striped bass spawning season and area restrictions. This will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday February 26, 2020 in the DNREC auditorium, Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Hwy,…
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Heroin Bundle Found On Delaware State Park Beach
What you need to know if you find drugs on a Delaware State Park beach or any Delaware beach for that matter.
Several weeks ago a heroin bundle was found on Keybox beach in Delaware Seashore State Park. Not once, but twice, about five weeks apart. The person (a friend) who found this is not gong to be named in this article. This is…
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2020 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Sets New Records
The 2020 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge On Super Bowl Sunday Set New records This Year. Raising over a million dollars.
JTVCC Correctional plungers team
After the weekly beach clean up today we hit Rehoboth beach. Parking is a breeze when you come in via the beach on the Lewes Rehoboth Highway. The boards were already packed with people at…
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Old Bay Hot Sauce Taste Test
The new Old Bay Hot Sauce sold out online in hours on the day of its release. No surprises there, and people are selling bottles of it on eBay for $50. Also not a surprise. So the question really boils down to, how does it taste?
My buddy Corby Fulton hit a shop in New Castle county Delaware tonight and picked up a ten ounce bottle…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 20-26
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 20-26 Reminder for the week: Deer, duck, and dove hunting seasons ending
DOVER (Jan. 31, 2020) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources, promote boating safety, and protect the public through outreach, education, and…
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Antares Set To Launch From Wallops Island
Watch the February 9 Antares Launch from Wallops
(January 30, 2020) NASA's Wallops Flight Facility ... Dress warm and step out to view the launch of Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket at 5:39 p.m. EST, Sunday, February 9, from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.The launch may be visible, weather permitting,…
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Old Bay Hot Sauce Is Now A Thing
Old Bay Hot Sauce Goes On Sale Wednesday January 29th.
If you can't get enough of the most delicious, and favorite Marylander's spice for everything food that exists, just wait there is more. Old Bay Hot Sauce is now available. It will be in stores within the month; Giant, Food Lion, Safeway, Wegmans, Weis and possibly more. It will be…
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ASMFC 2020 Winter Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available
Supplemental materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2020 Winter Meeting are now available
http://www.asmfc.org/home/2020-winter-meeting for the following Boards/Committees (click on “Supplemental” following each relevant committee header to access the information). For ease of access, supplemental meeting materials…
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We Came For Treasure And Left With Trash
Our Weekly Beach Clean Ups in Delaware State Parks
Last week the DSF beach clean up volunteers scoured Beach Plum Island state park's drive on beach and walk on area. As the group was walking on we passed a couple leaving the beach. They had two plastic grocery bags stuffed full of trash. "We got all of this on the southside of the…
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife promotes additional hunting opportunities in February
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife promotes additional hunting opportunities in February |Youth waterfowl hunting day and additional snow goose hunting opportunities opening
DOVER (Jan. 29, 2020) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting additional hunting opportunities in February with a second special youth waterfowl hunting…
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Firefly Music Festival 2020 Schedule Announced
(Jan, 28 2020) ... Tuesday the Firefly Music Festival Event Organizers announced the line up for the 2020 Festival. Headliners for the Firefly Music Festival 2020 are Rage Against the Machine, Billie Eilish, Halsey, Khalid, Blink-182 and Maggie Rogers. I'm totally going to see Rage!
Check out the full line up on the Firefly Music…
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What If Everything You Have Been Told About Offshore Wind Was a Lie?
The Truth About Offshore Wind Farms by Captain Paul Forsberg, a Commercial Angler Out Of Montauk, NY
Captain Paul Forsberg, a commercial fishermen (who comes from a long line of fishermen in Montauk), captained an offshore wind survey vessel for 8 months. He asked a lot of the hard questions and learned a great deal in the process, while…
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31st Annual Beach Grass Planting Registration
Beach Grass Planting Volunteer Registration is open for the 31st year in the State Of Delaware
Hello Everyone! We are planning the 31st Annual Beach Grass Planting! Our efforts this year will be focused on areas where dune repairs were made and to fill in with more grass in areas that were planted last year.
Each March since…
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Releasing Balloons Isn’t Littering
Balloon releases are not considered littering until the balloon hits the ground
Captain Sharon Dounce on the Kalmar Nyckel retrieving a mylar balloon while the ship is underway.
I have heard the above statement more than once. It is shocking to hear that, especially when someone is purposely releasing a balloon. I know many like to…
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Maryland Sets 2020 Commercial Atlantic Menhaden Quota and Season
PUBLIC NOTICEThe Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesFishing and Boating Services2020 Commercial Atlantic Menhaden Quota and Season — Effective 1/27/2020
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources announces the quota and season for thecommercial Atlantic menhaden fishery. Effective at 12:01 a.m. January 27,…
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Lane Closures on Hollymount Road, Sloan Road, and Route 24 for New Subdivision
Route 24 is getting a new intersection at the new subdivision near Sloan Road
As much as everyone hates progress, this “intersection” has needed a traffic light for years! It stopped being a shortcut years ago.About time we got a traffic light, now just make 24 double lanes each way and you will have something. Use the deldot…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 13-19 Reminder for the week: Be cautious when boating icy waters or walking on frozen waterways
DOVER (Jan. 24, 2020) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources, promote boating safety, and protect the public through…
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May The Fish Be With You Surf Fishing Tournament
The second annual May The Fish Be With You Surf Fishing Tournament is on May 2nd.
These are the rules and details for the second annual May The Fish Be With You Surf Fishing Tournament. May 2, 2020. You can register now for May The Fish Be With You on Stub Central. I highly recommend Stub Central to anyone who is using…
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29th Annual Polar Bear Plunge
29th annual Polar Bear Plunge presented by Wawa and Discover to benefit Special Olympics Delaware
REHOBOTH BEACH — Sunday, February 2, at 1:00 p.m. is the date and time for one of Delaware’s largest fundraising events - the Special Olympics Delaware Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, presented by Wawa and Discover.
Event Date: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 …
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Dragon Boat Races Return To Lewes
The Dragon Boat races are coming back to Lewes, Delaware. Sussex Academy is reviving these races, there haven't been any for two years. It is intense if you are a paddler and I was in 2014. My arms still hurt thinking about that day.
Dragon Boat racing can be tough and the competition is fierce.
Teams were made up of area…
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Delaware Sportsmen’s Caucus 2020 Begins
The first Delaware Sportsmen's Caucus for 2020 will meet this Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11:30 AM.
The first meeting of the Delaware Sportsmen's Caucus will meet this Thursday, these meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held in the House Hearing Room in Legislative hall in Dover, DE. This is the first meeting of the…
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Delaware Fishery Councils Advocating For Higher Poaching Fines
Last weeks meeting of the Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries was informative as always. These folks advise DNREC on tidal finfish issues, that would be only saltwater and brackish water fish. They are the council that debates and votes how we should change creel limits to comply with ASMFC, MAFMA etc. Just like they did with striped…
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Simple Solution To Save Your Beach View
While we were cleaning up Fenwick Island State Park today, by the way you people need to curb your dogs. There is dog poop from the Fenwick Bathhouse to Bethany Beach. Particularly in front of the big houses along the beach. Anyway, we came up with a solution for the Save Our Beach View folks. The wind farms will be built, that is a fact.…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 6-12
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 6-12 Reminder for the week: Save these dates for 2020!
DOVER (Jan. 17, 2020) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police promote fish and wildlife conservation and boating and public safety through outreach, education, and law enforcement actions that increase public…
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Cool Aerial Tour Of The Indian River Inlet and Beyond
This is a quick aerial tour of the Indian River Inlet, Beach Plum Island and Masseys Landing. All of these videos were taken legally before anyone gets upset. You just have to have the stones or be crazy enough to fly a drone for long periods of time, over water. Aerials by Cody Croswell. He just got a drone and is having some fun learning…
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The Perfect Sticker Doesn’t Exi … Air Down Dummy
You have seen the air down don't be a clown stickers, now meet Air Down Dummy.
OSV Life
Just when you thought the perfect sticker didn't exist. Along comes OSV Count's "Air Down Dummy". These guy are hilarious in their approach too get people to air down. "People who don't know, we can forgive and they learn fast. However the…
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Factual Wind Farm Information That Everyone Should Read
Delaware Sea Grant along with a representative from UD’s Center for Research in Wind (CReW) Press Round Table. Also Research From Other Reliable Sources.
I attended a round table meeting with the media and Delaware Sea Grant along with a representative from UD’s Center for Research in Wind CReW about offshore wind energy. The…
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Survey Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum and Regional Ocean Issues
Complete our Survey: Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum and Regional Ocean Issues
The Mid-Atlantic Committee on the Ocean (MACO) will host the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum on May 19 at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City. We would like your input on the ocean issues that matter to you so we can develop an agenda that reflects…
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Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries Will Meet Wednesday Evening
Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
Issues to be addressed include proposed changes to finfish regulations, recent and proposed actions by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries…
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Masseys Dredge Project Is Running Into Low Tide
The extreme low winter tides we have around the inland bays are making the dredge job a little interesting.
The dredge crews recorded a sixty-five mile an hour wind gust Friday night. Those winds created a blow out tide, combined with a full moon and our typical extreme low winter tides. That has to be making their job a little more…
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Follow Me Along The Sea
Surf Fishing The Delaware Beaches On Janu-Summer, A Summer Like Day In Winter
I'm just waiting by this beach road for a quick meal and catching some rays
Sunday Funday was a great time at the beach, even pulling out vehicles. It was like summer yesterday, minus the crazy crowded beaches. There was all kinds of activity, and no fish…
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Always Air Down And Aggressive Tread Is Bad
Airing Down To Drive On The Beach Is A Must For All Vehicles, Even You Big Tire Kids.
For the first day of "Janu-summer" we went to the beach to do some surf fishing, because that is what you do on a sixty plus degree day in January. Especially after working the Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace and you need a break.…
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Lewes Will Investigate Waste Water Plant Failure
LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO FAILURE AT WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Lewes, Del. (Jan 7, 2020) – Lewes Board of Public Works President, D. Preston Lee P.E, today announced the launch of an investigation into the failure of the waste water treatment plant on American Legion Road, being operated and maintained by…
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MAFMC and ASMFC to Hold Scoping Hearings for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment
MAFMC and ASMFC to Hold Scoping 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) have scheduled a series of scoping hearings to gather public input on the range of issues and…
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Monkton Angler Sets Maryland State Record with Big-Scale Pomfret
Monkton Angler Sets Record with Big-Scale Pomfret January 7, 2020 First-time Entry for Species in Maryland’s Atlantic Division
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Jeff Rosenkilde of Monkton as holding the first official state fishing record for big-scale pomfret. Rosenkilde caught the 22.1-pound fish Dec. 28…
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Masseys Ditch Dredge Project Starts
The Massey's Ditch Dredge Project Will Start Pumping Sand Today
Masseys Ditch Dredge project map of pipes and channel areas to be dredged in black
The J.F. Brennan Company crews have been hard at work pulling long pipes into the inland bays and setting up the pump transfer stations. They have to move metric tons of sand. The dredge…
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Winter Weather Advisory
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, northern Delaware, southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central New Jersey and southern New Jersey.
Updated ... (Jan 7, 2020) …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT… WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches.…
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Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Emergency Sirens To Be Tested
Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system to be tested
(Smyrna) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The sirens will sound at around…
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Maryland Public Service Commission To Hold Hearing For Public Comments On The Size Of The Wind Turbines Used At Skipjack Wind Farm And The US Wind Project
Maryland Public Service Commission To Hold Hearing For Public Comments On The Size Of The Wind Turbines Used At Skipjack Wind Farm And The Nearby US Wind Project
Get the facts here
EDIT ... From DSF ... Don’t believe the hype from Save Our Beach View or CRI, they are purposely using misconstrued information and surveys to “scare” people. I…
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The Millville Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace January 11th, 2020
The second annual Millville Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace, presented by the Voice Radio Network’s The Vault Classic Rock 103.5 &102.9 on January 11th 7 AM to 3 PM
This Saturday January 11th, at 7 AM to 3 PM is the second annual Millville Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace, benefiting the Millville Volunteer Fire Company to…
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It Was Raining At The Indian River Inlet Today
This Is Something You Usually Only See While Out In A Boat, Raining Gannets. These Northern Gannets Were working The Indian River Inlet This Morning
I arrived at the south side parking lot at Indian River Inlet about 8 AM this morning, coffee and Surf bagel in hand to await the beach clean up volunteers. There was a wind advisory and…
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Rehoboth proposes Fines For Feeding Sea Gulls
Beach goers could face fines feeding sea gulls at Rehoboth Beach
The Rehoboth town council met recently and is proposing some new laws for the town. They are also going to uphold some older ones. One being feeding wild animals, adding sea gulls to the list. Apparently the Rehoboth Beach Animal Issues Committee want to revise some of the…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec.16-29
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec.16-29 Reminder for the week: Renew your boat registration and purchase your 2020 fishing license
DOVER (Jan. 3, 2020) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and…
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DNREC’s ECU arrests two Wilmington men
DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two Wilmington men on multiple drug and weapon-related charges
DOVER (Jan. 3, 2020) – DNREC’s Delaware Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Wilmington men Dec. 31 and charged them with numerous drug- and weapon-related crimes after a traffic stop on Route 1 southbound led to…
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Another Waste Water Malfunction In Lewes Today
DNREC monitoring another Lewes WWTP malfunction and discharge of partially-treated effluent into Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
DOVER – Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control staff were dispatched today to the Lewes wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) after Tidewater Utilities notified the Department that the facility was once again…
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DNREC Fishing Photo Contest winners
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2019 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners
DOVER (Jan. 2, 2020) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Dave Tally of Camden won the 2019 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest, for best portraying this year’s contest theme, “Get Out and Fish DE.” His winning photo of two…
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Delaware Shellfish Advisory Council Meeting
Delaware Shellfish Advisory Council to meet on January seventh in Dover
DOVER (Jan. 2, 2020) – Delaware’s Shellfish Advisory Council will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
Delaware Shellfish Advisory Council Agenda
The Council will discuss the Delaware Bay oyster stock status and…
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First Stuck Truck Of The Year
Yesterday We Helped These Folks That Got Stuck On The Beach.
I was at Cape Yesterday with Andrew throwing lures into choppy waves and using the wind to throw a mile. It was cold and I hate wind. After about a half an hour I had enough wind and needed to get back to the shop and make more gear anyway. We were taking a break from the…
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It Is Seal Season In Delaware
Seals Can Be Sighted On The Beaches, Piers And Area Waterways
(Jan 1, 2019) ... This was a couple years ago but the information is the same. Every year seals migrate south and we see more and more of them in Delaware. Right now they are around the outer walls and ice breakers, but soon they will start coming closer to shore to hunt for…
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Millville Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace Gun Raffle List
Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace Gun Raffle ….
Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace Gun Raffle is being conducted by Hocker's. All proceeds will be donated to the Millville Fire Company. There will also be a gun vendor at the Outdoorsman Marletplace, and you can purchase firearms there on January 11th. The…
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How To Get Your 2020 Delaware Fishing Licenses
This comes up ever year. How can I get my fishing license on January 1st if the state offices are closed? This year luckily the first isn't a Sunday, there is a new automated system in place for fishing licenses to be purchased online it will activate or reset for 2020 on January 1st. You need to use a computer to get your license online…
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Coastal Flood Statement issued December 31 at 2:15 PM EST until December 31 at 5:00 PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event : Coastal Flood StatementDescription : * WHAT…Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level inlow-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE…Little Assawoman Bay and the tidal waterways that flowinto it.* WHEN…Until 5:00 PM this afternoon.* IMPACTS…Minor roadway flooding is possible.
Cupola park 1:30 PM Dec 31st, 2019…
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Suz Reviews Surf Fishing 2019
Suzanne Marina Has Been Surf Fishing Delaware Beaches A long Time, She Wrote Fish Gut Fridays, Now For A Review by Suz
Its hard to believe we are at the end of 2019 with a new year and new adventures awaiting us just around the corner . Looking back on the past year is always fun and helps me get out of the winter funk that it is way to…
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Beach Combing for Trash And We Find Pirate Treasure
Most Of The Trash On Our Beaches Comes From The Ocean As Do Other Treasures We Occasionally Find
Sunrise this morning waiting on the clean up crew to arrive, little fishing and looking for sea glass while I wait
(December 2019) ... The day started out like any other day at the beaches in Delaware Seashore State Park. I took a gander at…
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Ghost Ship Floats Over Fort Miles
The warm air in December and year round not only makes for a great day, but also for some serious illusions. Lewis said he watched this ship float over Fort Miles today from the fire watch tower. Last week we watched the ice breakers floating in the air. We see this a lot off our coast on dead calm days. This illusion is a type of mirage…
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Check Out This Fog Bow
Every foggy morning and day I try to get out to the beaches to catch a fog bow. They tend to happen fast and it is a right place right time kind of thing, much like fishing. It is hard to get nature to do what you want when you are out and about, you have to get lucky and pay attention. Fog bows are sometimes called white rainbows, they…
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Dude I Got A Turtle Head Poking Up Over Here
The things you hear while fishing are not always what you think you heard.
Indian Summer in December, today was a beautiful sixty plus degrees. We went snot rocket hunting at the Millsboro pond boat ramp and fished off the new bulkhead in the new parking lot. That is pickerel fishing for those not in the know of what the ditch pickles…
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation hosts First Day Hikes across Delaware
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation hosts First Day Hikes across Delaware
DOVER (Dec. 27, 2019) – New Year’s Day is a great time to kick the 2020s off on the right foot with one of 18 First Day Hikes hosted by DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation. First Day Hikes is a national movement sponsored by America’s State Parks to encourage…
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FAA Proposes Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The FAA on Dec 31st is seeking public comments about identifying unmanned aircraft systems (drones) of all classes.
There are apps that can tell you what planes are flying over your head now at all times. The FAA is proposing and seeking public comments on the same type of Identification system for drones and unmanned aircraft of all…
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Maryland DNR’s Preseason Trout Stocking Program
Maryland Department of Natural Resources has a great trout stocking program.
(Dec 27, 2019) ... Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 3,450 trout into the Savage River Reservoir, the reservoir is located in Garrett County. Specific trout stocking details and locations can be found on our trout stocking map.
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Delaware Christmas tree recycling
Christmas tree recycling – a Delaware post-holiday tradition – carries on statewide for 2019/2020 Take your tree to a yard waste site or contact your waste collector
DOVER (Dec. 26, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to recycle your Christmas tree at one of many yard waste recycling…
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Indian River Inlet Bridge Traffic Cams Morning Fog View
The Indian River Inlet Bridge is Shrouded in Fog This Morning
It is fun to check the fishing conditions, surf fishing beaches, and of course the traffic with the Indian River Inlet Bridge, (Charles W Cullen Bridge) DelDOT traffic cams . We have seen birds feed on top of the pylons, and even watched my truck drive onto the beach to…
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Santa Was Surfing Sunday NORAD Is Tracking Him Today
(Dec 24, 2019) ... It took a minute but we were all looking and said, hey isn't that ... nah it can't be .. yes, yes it is!! .. It's Santa!! In our best Elf voices. We saw Santa surfing during the beach clean up the other day. "I'm just trying to get a sesh or two in before the long haul coming up. Got to stay fit through the year, this is…
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Merry Christmas Eve
We got our beachin' tree up! Just a quick reminder. I want everyone to have a great holiday. That means, slow the hell down and pay attention on the roads. You will get there. The beach isn't going anywhere and despite how annoying that uncle you only see once a year can be, we all want to see you at the table.
Be nice to the…
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Equipment Malfunction Bypasses Waste Water Into Lewes Canal Closes Shellfish Areas
DNREC raises public awareness of effluent bypass situation at Lewes wastewater treatmentplant, announces temporary closure of shellfish harvest areas in lower Delaware Bay
DOVER (Dec. 23, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was notified Wednesday, Dec. 18 of equipment malfunctions at the Lewes wastewater…
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in January
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in January Late deer seasons provide last chance to harvest deer
DOVER (Dec. 23, 2019) – For hunters still looking to harvest a deer, firearm deer seasons opening in January and continuing archery seasons, some extending into early February, provide the last…
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Delaware Doesn’t Need Your Christmas Trees In Established Dunes
Some states use Christmas trees to rebuild areas lacking in dunes, or destroyed by storms. Here in Delaware we don't have that problem, our dunes are established and rebuild themselves just fine. Our dunes actually move, they are known as walking dunes. At times the state will have to rebuild an area that was breached. Every year in March…
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The Winter Solstice Begins With The Last Meteors Of The Decade
(Dec 21, 2019) ... The winter solstice is upon us, Happy First Day of Winter. Also known as hiemal solstice or hibernal solstice, and midwinter. Now why would we be happy about the first day of winter? Because now the days will get longer by almost a minute each day. The earth's north pole is now on maximum tilt away from the sun, this…
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Maryland Proposed Striped Bass Regulations Seeking Public Comment
Proposed Regulations Striped Bass: Feedback Needed by January 21, 2020
Proposed Regulations (Proposal Published in the Maryland Register) A regulatory proposal for striped bass has been printed in the Maryland Register. The department is seeking comments on the proposal. Comments provide the department with additional information and…
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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Winter Meeting
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC)Winter Meeting February 4 – 6, 2020The Westin Crystal City Arlington, Virginia
Just a note from DSF ... If you send in comments prior to this meeting they will make the agenda and be considered. Despite that people think writing letters doesn't help, it actually does. Comment information is…
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The Point’s Snow Goose Is Back
(Dec 20, 2019) Last year we were fishing the point and this snow goose just walked by everyone. It wandered down the beach a piece, turned around and walked past us again. Not a care in the world that we were there, eating "seaweed" as it went. It was weird, wasn't a flock in sight, just hanging out at the beach. This went on for weeks,…
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2019 issue of Habitat Hotline Atlantic
The 2019 issue of Habitat Hotline Atlantic is now available
(Dec 20, 2019) In This Issue Marine Aquaculture Along the Atlantic Coast and BeyondAquaculture and the Needy Fish: An Introduction to the Fishy Aspects of Farming the Sea ..............................................1 Restorative Aquaculture: Can Farming Shellfish and Seaweed Provide…
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The Bar Arcade on Route 1 You have To Check Out
The Hideout Arcade Bar and Grill the newest hangout on Route 1 is a step back in time
Forty two and a half years ago, I was nine years old and Star Wars premiered. I stayed in the theatre and watched it twice, back to back. Now that one is the the fourth in a series of an epic saga that ended last night. It was a perfect ending, I…
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Why We Fight For Menhaden
Editorial written By Steven Epstein, founder of the Chesapeake Bay Defenders. Why they fight for the Menhaden.
The Bay Cap, a limit on the Menhaden allowed to be taken from the Chesapeake Bay by Omega Protein has been a hot topic lately. The company purposefully exceeded the cap and showed no remorse. Now A Moratorium on the Menhaden…
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Secretary of Commerce Finds Commonwealth of Virginia Out of Compliance with Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 3
Secretary of Commerce Finds Commonwealth of VirginiaOut of Compliance with Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 3 Menhaden Fishing in Virginia Waters to Close June 17, 2020 if 51,000 metric tons Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap Not Implemented
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission received notification today that the…
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Masseys Dredge Project Is Underway In The Staging Stages
DNREC preparing for upcoming dredging of Massey’s Ditch
Doug Parham took this shot of the Dredge barges all hooked together and ready to start.
(Dec 12, 2019) ... I dropped by Masseys Landing the other day to watch the J.F. Brennan crews work on the dredge barges. These boys have some serious equipment. There are workers here from…
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Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council December 2019 Council Meeting Report
MAFMC December 2019 Council Meeting Report
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council met December 9-12, 2019 in Annapolis, Maryland. During this meeting, the Council: Approved the use of regional conservation equivalency for the recreational summer flounder fishery in 2020* Approved status quo recreational scup and black sea bass management…
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DNREC’s Natural Resources Police deliver 585 toys to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program
DNREC’s Natural Resources Police deliver 585 toys to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program
DOVER (Dec. 18, 2019) – After a statewide gift-giving campaign throughout the holiday season, DNREC Natural Resources Police units from Delaware State Parks, the Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the Division of Community Affairs’…
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Reward Offered For Lost Fishing Bag
Tim Bingnear "misplaced" his fishing bag at the Indian River Inlet near Bubble Gum beach over a week ago on Saturday. He has exhausted his efforts in locating it on his own, and is hoping someone may have picked it up. He is offering a $200 reward for its return, intact. That means all of the contents, not just an empty bag. You can email…
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MAFMC Council and Commission Recommend Recreational Bluefish Management Measures for 2020
MAFMC Council and Commission Recommend Recreational Bluefish Management Measures for 2020
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Last week, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) recommended and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) approved new recreational fishing regulations for the 2020 Atlantic bluefish fishery from Florida…
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Millville Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace 2020
The second annual Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace, presented by the Voice Radio Network’s The Vault Classic Rock 103.5 &102.9 on January 11th 7 AM to 3 PM.
Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace 2020 is benefiting the Millville Volunteer Fire Company to help raise money for a new fire hall. This is an…
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Nine Coastal State Governors Request Menhaden Moratorium
In reaction to Omega Protein's purposeful and blatant over-fishing of Menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay, nine coastal governors have asked for a moratorium .
Whale feeding on bunker
(Dec 12 2019) ... The Menhaden or bunker issue with Omega Protein purposely over-fishing the Chesapeake bay cap has created a huge stir. Yesterday nine…
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Safe Family Holiday DUI Checkpoints
DUI Checkpoints Tonight In All Three Delaware Counties
The Office Of Highway Safety announced there will be DUI checkpoints in all three Delaware counties Saturday night from 10 PM to 2 AM. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is coordinating Operation Checkpoint Strikeforce in all three counties statewide, this is part of the Safe…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 2-8
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 2-8 Reminder for the week: Waterfowl hunters, check your gear for prohibited lead shot, ensure your boats are weather and safety ready
DOVER (Dec. 13, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve…
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Maryland Has Set A Recreational Season For Cobia
PUBLIC NOTICE ...The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services 2020 Recreational Cobia Fishery - Effective 1/1/20
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the recreational cobia fishery is closed from 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2020 through 11:59 p.m. May 31, 2020.…
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Striped Bass In The Delaware Surf
Striped Bass are showing up in the Delaware surf and a few other waterways.
Friday the thirteenth is supposed to be an unlucky day, but not if you were surf fishing this morning. The boys are back in town for their annual surf fishing excursion. They do this every year. This is the same crew that was surf fishing together when Ben Smith…
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East Coast Offshore Wind Updates from the MAFMC
(Dec. 12, 2019) ... I am on a lot of mailing lists for all of the fishery groups, councils, managers etc. The Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) has an update they send out now for wind farm projects along the East coast. We will keep posting these as we get them. I think anglers as a whole need to stay up to date on these…
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Watch This Scuba Diver Rescue A Snagged Sea Bass In 100 Feet Of Water
Sometimes when we catch a fish, especially on structures; wreck, jetty, rock pile, or reef fishing, the line snags and breaks. You ever wonder what happens next? The fish don't usually swim off, and it stays hooked to that snagged line until it breaks free or die. In most cases they die. Fish will not live long enough for the hook to…
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Beach Conditions for Weekend Striped Bass Surf Fishing
I know a lot of folks coming down this weekend to fish the surf in hopes of the elusive fall migrating striped bass. Dan's Bait and Tackle said they might have fresh bunker on Friday, we will know on, Friday. Boats are marking fish, they may or may not come close to shore and there is only one way to tell, just like the card game. You got…
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Cold Moon Was The Last Full Moon Of The Decade
Last Full Moon Of The Decade, The Full Cold Moon, Occurred at 12:12 AM On 12/12
The cold moon is December's full moon. This year that occurred at 12:12 AM on the 12th of December or 12/12. I just love funny stuff like this that feeds my inner nerd. Mike Givens from Surf & Turf photos took this shot at 12:12 AM on 12/12 in Bethany…
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DNREC preparing for upcoming dredging of Massey’s Ditch
DNREC preparing for upcoming dredging of Massey’s Ditch, Masseys Landing Is Open, But Be Mindful Of The Equipment, Workers, and Caution areas.
LONG NECK (Dec. 10, 2019) – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section is preparing for the upcoming dredging of a vital channel for Delaware boaters, Massey’s Ditch, which is the main waterway…
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Sixty Today Snowy Tomorrow
It is almost hot outside right now, even a little muggy feeling, or moist. But wait because here comes Dela-winter. Warm like spring one day, then snow and cold the next. The Euro and Canadian models are showing about 1.5 to 3 inches of snow tomorrow with this "burst". The GFS is showing less, all are showing a snow "event". Then it will…
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Friday the Thirteenth The Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks
Thursday is The Full Snow Moon And Friday the Thirteenth Is The Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
On Friday the thirteenth into early Saturday the fourteenth's morning the Geminid Meteor Shower will peak, also known as the gem. This yearly meteor shower is probably the top favorite of star gazers. This shower not only has a higher than most rate of…
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Northern Snakehead Study In Maryland Shows Major Reductions In Fish Stocks
The northern snakehead, dubbed the "frankenfish", is an invasive species, first discovered in Maryland's Potomac river in 2004.
Since then there has been disagreements between fishermen, DNR and scientists over the detrimental effects of this invasive species. There are many "bucket biologists" that feel the fish is not hurting our…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Numbered Black Surf Tag Auction Update
Delaware Surf Fishing Numbered Black Surf Tag Auction Ends Soon and Look At These Current Bids!
You still have a couple of days to register at US Govbid and go for that special number. This is the only auction this year for the Delaware State Park's Delaware Surf Fishing Black numbered surf tags.
The Delaware Surf Fishing Numbered…
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It Isn’t My Trash Why Should I Pick It Up
Beach Clean Up At Beach Plum Island State Park today, We Pick Up What Others Won't.
Beach Plum Island State Park surf fishing drive on beach was covered in plastic trash today. One would think the water and wind must have pushed a lot onto the sand, but as you really look you realize it is daily. Recently someone said to me "Why do…
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Delaware State Parks Delaware Surf Fishing Instructional Video
Delaware State Parks released a video on the Delaware Surf Fishing beaches' rules, regulations and information.
The rules for Delaware surf fishing beaches, access and regulations are covered in this video by Delaware State Parks. It is a great video that covers a few of the myth rules like four wheel drive is actually not required.
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Aids To Navigation Being Removed From Inland Bays
The Indian River Coast Guard Station crews will start removing the buoys (aids to navigation) around the Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay, and Roosevelt Inlet. These are the seasonal buoys removed each year. If the inland bays freeze the buoys can be damaged. These are also cleaned and then stored for next year. Usually the buoys are put back…
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Sierra Club Of Delaware Responds To CRI’s Misinformation Campaign
Today the Sierra Club of Delaware responded to Caeser Rodney Institute's Use Of Misinformation Scare Tactics In Their Save Our Beach View Campaign
Whether you are for or against the Skipjack wind farm you should at least get the correct information to be able to make an informed opinion. The fact of the matter is that the wind farm…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Now On Sale
2020 Annual Passes and Surf-Fishing Permits are Officially on Sale Now!
Buy Your 2020 Annual Passes and Permits Online
Annual PassesOne pass, endless adventures! Get your 2020 Annual Pass and enjoy free admission to Delaware State Parks for an entire calendar year. Annual Passes are available online or from any park office.Buy now» Surf…
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation extends deadline for Fenwick Island State Park Improvements Survey
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation extends deadline for Fenwick Island State Park Improvements Survey
FENWICK (Dec. 5, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has extended the Fenwick Island State Park Proposed Improvements Survey deadline to Jan. 15, 2020. The extension is to allow further input regarding…
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Delabear Live On Camera In Wilmington Back Yards
Right now the Delabear as it has been dubbed is running through yards in Wilmington, Delaware near Trolley Square. Can we get this bear a beer? He should be named Trolley Square Bear by the end of the day. Authorities are trying to round him up. Stay away and indoors for your own safety.
Check it out live on NBC 10 Philadelphia with Tim…
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How To Report Atlantic Sturgeon Sightings Dead Or Alive
Recently There Have Been Numerous Dead Atlantic Sturgeon Found Along The Coast OF Delaware
There have been a lot of Atlantic sturgeon sightings recently, mostly dead ones washed up onto shore. Carcasses are usually found on beaches, and the edge of marshes. Many people do not know who to contact for these sightings, just send the…
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*UPDATE-Subject Located* Gold Alert Canceled for Missing Hockessin Teen
*UPDATE-Subject Located* Gold Alert Canceled for Missing Hockessin Teen
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
New Castle – The Delaware State Police are canceling the Gold Alert for 15 year old Joseph B. Iubatti 3rd of Hockessin, he has been located.
Gold Alert Issued for Missing Hockessin Teen – New Castle
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Black Bear Spotted In New Castle County Contact DNREC If Spotted
Black bear reportedly seen in northern New Castle County; public advised to contact DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police if spotted
WILMINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has received reports of a black bear sighting from residents and local police agencies in the north Wilmington area and northern New…
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Last Day For MAFMC Public Comments
December 5th is the Last Day For Public Comments for the MAFMC December Meeting
Next week is the MAFMC December meeting (Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council). December 5th at 5 PM is the last day for public comments to be submitted to make the agenda. This meeting will discuss a myriad of topics about several species. Summer…
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Canceled … Gold Alert Issued For Missing Teen In Hockessin Delaware
New Castle DSP 12/3/2019 – The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for 15 year old Jospeph B. Iubatti 3rd of Hockessin, who was last seen at approximately 4:59 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in the 500 block of S. DuPont Hwy., New Castle.
Joseph is described as a white male, 5’6″ tall, 110 lbs., thin build, brown shoulder…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Go On Sale This Week
It is that time of year to get your Annual Delaware Surf Fishing Tags
The 2020 Delaware Surf Fishing tags or permits go on sale December 6th in the Delaware State Park offices, the Indian River Life Saving Station, area retailers, and online. We will post the link when it becomes active.I highly recommend you get a two year tag. Parks…
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Fall Fish Bowl 2019 Results
Saturday morning about twenty four people gathered in Delaware Seashore State Park for a free surf fishing tournament on 3Rs drive on beach. The Fall Fish Bowl 2019 was underway, the water was cold, the waves were huge, but the wind had laid down.
Laura Cook decked out in her Helly Hansen bibs and a choice hat for keeping warm
It…
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DelDOT Traffic Web Cam Catches Falcon Having A Snack
The South Pylon DelDOT Traffic Web Cam On The Charles W Cullen Bridge Has A New Attraction, A Peregrine Falcon.
About a month ago David Silvera was checking out the delDOT traffic web cam on the Charles W Cullen Bridge south pylon. There are four cameras around the bridge, two of them on the pylons. On the same day I was looking at…
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DS Custom Tackle Sale
In The Tradition Of Black Friday to Cyber Monday DS Custom Tackle Has A Great Online Sale
Starting this morning, we are a little late to the announcement game. DS Custom Tackle has a 25% discount on all tackle packages and gift cards for the next week on the website only. "We like to do these holiday sales so people can get a great…
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Lane Closures on Hollymount Road, Sloan Road, and Route 24 for New Subdivision
Lane Closures on Hollymount Road, Sloan Road, and Route 24 for New Subdivision
As much as everyone hates progress, this "intersection" has needed a traffic light for years! It stopped being a shortcut years ago. About time we got a traffic light, now just make 24 double lanes each way and you will have something. Use the deldot app for more…
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States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Croaker and Spot Draft Addenda
States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Croaker and Spot Draft Addenda
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s South Atlantic State/Federal Fisheries Management Board (Board) releases two documents for public comment: Draft Addendum III to Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic…
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It Will Look Like Star Wars Off Our Coast
The Mayor of Ocean City Maryland said About The Wind Farms At The Indian River High School Meeting, "It Will Look Like Star Wars Off Our Coast" The Empire Has Spoken
The Indian River High School Meeting about the Skipjack wind farm by Orsted and Delaware State Parks last week was in my politest description, embarrassing. That is a very…
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Low Digit Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Auction Starts
The Online Auction For Low Digit Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Will Start On Black Friday Great Gift for The Surf Angler
The Low digit Delaware Surf Fishing tags auction is a yearly event. The auction starts on Black Friday, November 29th and lasts until December 11th. The minimum bid for a numbered Delaware Surf Fishing tag is $250. Tag…
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This Is What The Wind Farms Will Look Like From the Delaware Beaches
There has been a lot of posts and chatter online about how Orsted's Skipjack wind farm will look from the beaches in Delaware and Maryland.
The Mayor of Ocean City, MD said at the Indian River High School meeting last week, "It will look like Star Wars out there" . I'm not sure he has seen the movies, I mean which one is he referring…
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Millsboro Pond Boat Ramp Is Open
The Millsboro Pond expansion project was started a few months ago, and completed and opened a few days ago.
I saw the new and improved Millsboro Pond boat ramp today and it looks great. There were two boats waiting to drop and a couple parked waiting their turn. with parking still available for a few more trucks with trailers.
You…
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Bluefish, Flounder, and Spot Proposed For Serious Reductions
The most annoying thing to follow is fishery management, not just follow, but understand in many cases. However if you don't follow it, or get involved, you will see some serious reductions and changes. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) is proposing some big reductions for a few fisheries, or stocks.
Bluefish are…
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The Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament Is Canceled But We Are Still Fishing For Fun And Prizes
We are canceling the Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament due to weather issues creating a lack of people signing up, but we will still fish and compete.
We are still having the Fall Fish Bowl Delaware surf fishing tournament this Saturday November 30th, just not a pay to enter tournament. For those that have entered already, you will…
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Ocean City Commercial Anglers Need Your Help Locating Thief
A gentlemen in a silver truck with a cap was caught on camera stealing from Southern Connection Seafood at the end of Harbor Road in West Ocean City. He parked in their lot and used a hack saw to steal a metal decorative crab from a stair rail. You can see him doing that on camera. The man seems rather bold and also appears to be scoping…
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Delaware Advised To Take A One Fish Recreational Striped Bass Reduction
The Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries recommended DNREC take a one fish limit at 28 to 35 inches with a summer slot of 20 to 25 inches July 1 to August 31, to comply with the ASMFC reduction requirement.
Last night was the Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries. This council advises DNREC on matters concerning our fishery. Per the…
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Inland Bays Constantly Get Trashed By Coastal Storms
We need to have regulations to require people who live near the water to secure their trash cans during these coastal storms.
The coastal storms not only trash our beaches and inland bays with erosion and flooding, but with floating trash and debris. The source of the trash is our own backyards, and mostly comes from trash receptacles.…
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Facts About Orsteds Wind Farm Project Off The Coast Of Delaware
Some Facts About Orsteds Wind Farm Project Off The Coast Of Delaware and The Fenwick Island State Park Proposed Project
I have been following this project for years, attending all the work shops and meetings that I can bear. One thing I always follow closely is social media posts, because you can learn so much, in this case not really. There…
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Expect Minor Coastal Flooding For The Inland Bays
The flooding around the inland bays is not to bad. It will be the typical flooding we see from nor'easter conditions. These pictures were taken at 11:30 AM Sunday morning. High tide was still at least two hours away. Rosedale beach next to Gull Point in Riverdale has typical flooding.
Crabbing pier at Rosedale beach boat ramp 11:30 AM
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Coastal Storm Effects Grinding Up Beaches
Coastal Flood Warning, Gale Warnings, Great day for some surf fishing in Delaware
High tide is about an hour and a half away (11:48 AM) and we already have water to the dunes in some areas. Navy crossing is impassable you can't get onto the beach. I don't know how the point is looking it is wicked out here. Southside beach is covered.…
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Donate to Frets 4 Vets With Amazon Smile
You can help raise money for Frets 4 Vets by shopping through Amazon Smile when you use Amazon.
Delaware Surf Fishing has been helping Tom Baker raise money for Frets 4 Vets via our surf fishing tournaments and any other efforts where we can help. We want to do more and I asked Tom how else can we help? He told me that anyone shopping…
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Weekend Nor’easter Update
I Asked Jeff Wise To Give Us His Thoughts On This Coastal Storm System He Always Has A Great Eye On The Weather
A Potpourri of Watches and Warnings Being Issued by the NWS ...Jeff Wise The threat has been advertised since the beginning of the week for a potent Nor’easter to move up and along the eastern seaboard. But will hug it the coast…
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The Leonids Meteor Shower Will Peak This Weekend
The Leonids Meteor Shower Will Peak Sometime After Midnight Near The Constellation Leo
The weather is looking close to good enough to see this show but we have a nasty storm headed this way. The Leonids meteor shower will peak this weekend, November 16- 17th. Usually producing 10-20 meteors/hour. The moon is waning gibbous and will be a…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 4-10
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 4-10 Reminder for the week: Most hunters must wear hunter orange during firearms deer seasons
DOVER (Nov. 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…
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Certain Delaware state lands are closed to public access, including hunting
As Delaware’s shotgun deer season approaches, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police issue a reminder that certain state lands are closed to public access, including hunting
DOVER (Nov. 14, 2019) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police remind the public that certain state-owned lands are closed to public access –…
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Free admission to Delaware’s state parks and Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday
DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware’s state parks and Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday
DOVER (Nov. 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, and Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside this Black Friday by visiting Delaware State Parks. This year, visitors…
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Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Nov. 20 in Dover
Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Nov. 20 in Dover
DOVER (Nov. 14, 2019) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
The agenda includes discussion of recreational and commercial fishery options to comply…
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Rare Meteor Storm Could Light Up The Sky
The Alpha Monocerotids are expected to briefly light up the sky November 21st at 11:50 PM EST with a meteor outburst or storm.
This meteor shower or storm might only last about a half an hour and produce upwards of four hundreds meteors per hour. In the past it has produced a thousand plus per hour, lighting up the sky raining…
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2020 Delaware Surf Fishing Tags On Sale Soon
DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces sale of 2020 annual passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 6
DOVER (Nov. 12, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the sale of 2020 annual passes and Delaware surf fishing permits will begin on Friday Dec. 6.
Revenue generated from park entrance…
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Northern Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
Following the Southern Taurids show, the Northern Taurids will peak tonight. This shower is not known for a lot of meteors, but the ones it produces are the best fireballs. Sometimes breaking up as they streak across the sky and burn up. Often producing an orange light or glow. Due to their slower speed and bright light the taurids are…
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Video Of The Block Island Wind Turbine Fishing
Wind farms in the US will become large artificial reef systems that anglers and scuba divers can fish and explore.
The Block Island Wind turbines have become an fishery in and of themselves. They are now essentially four artificial reefs teaming with life. Charter captain and anglers are seeing many benefits fishing this structure.…
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Governor Carney, DNREC cut ribbon on new wildlife-viewing tower at Little Creek Wildlife Area
Governor Carney, DNREC cut ribbon on new wildlife-viewing tower at Little Creek Wildlife Area Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed facility offers Bayshore views for visitors of all abilities
DOVER (Nov. 8, 2019) – Delaware Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin were joined today by State Representative Bill Carson,…
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Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet Nov. 12 in Dover
Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet Nov. 12 in Dover
DOVER (Nov. 7, 2019) – Delaware’s Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Legislative Hall’s Senate Hearing Room, 411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901.
For more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the Delaware Public…
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Public Wind Farm And Fenwick Island State Park Meeting
Rep. Gray and Senator Hocker will host a public meeting on November 19th to answer questions about the proposed wind farm off Fenwick Island
The meeting will be held at the Indian River High School Auditorium from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. DNREC and Orsted representatives will be on hand to answer questions. I would suggest you get as much…
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Free Tours Of The Lightship Overfalls
On November 11th in celebration of veterans day, visitors can tour the Lightship Overfalls in Lewes, Delaware for free.
The wheelhouse of the Overfalls lightship
"Nov 6, 2019 ... The Overfalls Foundation is honoring all those who have served their country by hosting an open house with free ship tours on Veterans Day, November 11. The…
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Masseys Ditch Shoal Before The Dredge Project
Masseys Ditch Dredge Project is Scheduled To Start In January
Masseys Ditch shoal on the Indian River Bay side
These "before" photos taken today by Driscoll Drones shows just how much sand is in the shoal along the outside of Masseys Ditch. That is a lot of sand and according to the map I don't think all of that will be removed.…
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s artificial reef program sinks retired cruise ship
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s artificial reef program sinks retired cruise ship Newest reef addition will be ‘magnet’ for fish and other marine life
Retired cruise ship sunk on site 11 ... Photo Tim Mullane owner of Coleen Marine
ATLANTIC OCEAN 38°40.600’N 74°43.300’W (Nov. 4, 2019) – DNREC’s artificial reef program within the…
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in November
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in November Deer shotgun, duck, Canada goose, other hunting seasons opening
DOVER (Oct. 31, 2019) – Numerous Delaware hunting seasons open in November, including the shotgun deer season from Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 24, Sundays included, DNREC’s…
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Small Section Of Baker’s Channel Scheduled To Be Dredged
Baker's Channel Shoaled In Over The Summer, Catching Boats And Sea Doos
Included in the Masseys Ditch Dredge Project a small section of Baker's Channel is scheduled to be dredged. The Rehoboth Bay side of the channel will be dredged about 1500 feet. That is the side that is shoaled in and was catching boats all summer. Baker's Channel…
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Ocean City Angler Catches Record Gray Triggerfish
October 31, 2019 Maryland State Record Stood for Five Years
Ocean City resident Mike Glyphis set a new Maryland state record for gray triggerfish. Glyphis caught the 5.6-pound fish Oct. 30 while fishing 16 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean.
Glyphis said at first he thought his line was snagged on debris. But after a few tugs on his…
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ASMFC Finds the Commonwealth of Virginia Out of Compliance For Menhaden
ASMFC Finds the Commonwealth of Virginia Out of Compliance with Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic MenhadenNoncompliance Finding to be Forwarded to the Secretary of Commerce
(Oct 31, 2019) .... New Castle, NH – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has found the Commonwealth of Virginia out of…
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The Antares Launch Saturday’s Viewing Map
You can see the Antares launch rather far away you just need to know where to look, and more importantly when. If you are watching the launch on NASA TV keep in mind there is a bit of delay of the broadcast. If you are close make sure you are looking in the right direction when you see the launch on NASA TV, it will be a couple seconds…
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ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum VI
ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum VI
New Castle, NH )Oct,31 2019) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved Addendum VI to Amendment 6 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Addendum reduces all state commercial quotas by 18%, and…
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New 5-Stand sporting clays course at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces new 5-Stand sporting clays course at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center
NEW CASTLE (Oct. 30, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced that a new 5-Stand shotgun sporting clays course is opening at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center today, Oct. 30. The new…
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Masseys Ditch Dredge Project Schedule
Masseys Ditch Will Be Dredged And The Slurry Pumped Into The Surf Zone Of Northside beach in Delaware Seashore State Park.
The DNREC workshops about Dredging and Waterway Management Operations In Delaware’s Inland Bays. Some of the boards on display has all of the information about the Masseys Dredge project.
Pipes that will be…
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NASA Television Coverage Set for Cygnus Resupply Mission to International Space Station
October 25, 2019 ... NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman is scheduled to launch its next resupply mission to the International Space Station at 9:59 a.m. EDT Saturday, Nov. 2. NASA’s prelaunch coverage will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website beginning Friday, Nov. 1.
Loaded with around 8,200 pounds of research,…
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Dune Fences And Designated Accesses Coming To Lewes Beach
DNREC, City of Lewes to erect fencing at Lewes Beach primary dune beginning first week of November
DOVER (Oct. 23, 2019) – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section and the City of Lewes will begin erecting fencing along the bay side of the primary dune at Lewes Beach during the first week of November. The fencing is designed to help…
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Maryland Proposes Closing Striped Bass Fishing March And April
Maryland has a few proposals on the table for their fishery. The biggest one being closing striped bass season March and April. Anglers would not be allowed to target striped bass at all in that time period, essentially ending trophy season. "The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering: Putting the rules (hook requirements,…
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Coastal Flood Advisory For The Delaware Beaches
Must be Sea Witch Festival weekend we have a coastal flood advisory for Sunday starting at 6 AM
Every year we get a little weather around this weekend whether we like it or not. Post-tropical cyclone Olga is in town for the Sea Witch Festival, seems almost appropriate with that name. A few SWF weekends have been decent. Today…
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Entangled Whale Rescued Off The Coast Of Ocean City
https://www.facebook.com/100014517646094/videos/700893300404585/
Yesterday Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star, helped Maryland's Natural Resources Police (NRP) rescue a Whale off the coast of Ocean City entangled in ropes and buoys. Kudos to the crews and especially to the boat crew and anglers aboard The Glory Days for first…
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Sounding Rocket Will Launch Tonight
NASA Wallops Flight Facility Will Launch a Sounding Rocket Tonight
Go outside tonight and check this out! NASA Oct 24 ... Wallops is launching the SubTec-8 mission on a sounding rocket tonight, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET. It will be visible to local communities outside of Wallops. The Wallops F Light Facility Visitor Center opens at 7 p.m. for…
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Maryland State Record Set with Tripletail
Maryland State Record Set with Tripletail Caught in Atlantic Ocean
MD DNR October 23, 2019 ... Wicomico County Angler Holds First Record for Tripletail Species in Maryland
Angler Don Whittington of Bivalve reeled in the state’s first-ever record tripletail off the coast of Ocean City. The 11-pound, 25.25-inch long fish was caught Oct.19…
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season Updates on other beachnesting birds
LEWES (Oct. 24, 2019) – The data is in, and DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is reporting another successful nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware. For the second year in a row, Delaware established its…
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Helly Hansen Is Leaving The Rehoboth Outlets
Due to "reasons" Helly Hansen is leaving the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth with a HUGE sale you don't want to miss.
Helly Hansen is working on relocating in our area, but in the mean time. The Rehoboth Beach outlet is having the most epic sale you have ever seen! The store is located at 36470 Seaside Outlet Dr, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.…
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ASMFC 78th Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available
Supplemental materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 78th Annual Meeting are now available
For Immediate release, Oct 23,2019 .... Supplemental materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 78th Annual Meeting are now available…
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek
NEWARK (Oct. 23, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek, an annual tradition since 2007 to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter. About 1,000…
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Antares Resupply Mission Launches In November From Wallops
WoooHoo!! We going back to NASA!! To watch the Northrop Grumman Corporation's Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft launch
This seriously excites my inner nerd. Watching the Northrop Grumman Corporation's Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft launch is a blast, total intentional pun. In the beginning of November NASA will…
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Beach Replenishment To Begin In Rehoboth And Dewey Beach
Rehoboth Beach nourishment project to begin under direction of DNREC, US Army Corps of Engineers
REHOBOTH BEACH (Oct. 21, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a beach nourishment project for City of Rehoboth Beach partnering DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section with the US…
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The Orionids Peak Tonight And Tomorrow
The Leftovers of Halley's Comet will Put On A Show
The Orionids, which usually produce 20 meteors/hour and peaks on October 21st into the 22nd. This shower is from the debris of Halley’s comet and puts on one of the best shows. The dimmer meteors will be more difficult to see this year due to the nearly full moon light. …
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Route 1 Is A Little Sandy Monday Morning
Low tide in Delaware Seashore State Park
The winds have been pushing sand onto route 1 all night below the Charles W Cullen bridge in the northbound lane. There is a breach area that the last storm surge broke through the dunes two weeks ago, mostly wind and some water. Since then any easterly heavy winds are pushing sand onto the…
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Little Nautical Out There Tonight
Rehoboth beach and all beaches right now, look like high tide at low tide. The Northeast blow will continue into tomorrow then switch to north. Flooding from rain will be the main issue for low lying communities and road. Watch out for ponding water on roads, hydroplaning is an issue. Trees have taken out a few power lines as well as cars…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 7-13
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 7-13 Reminder for the week: Don’t forget to download the enforcement app DENRP Tip
DOVER (Oct. 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…
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Will Tropical Storm 16 Cap Off The Weekend
Thar be a storm a brewin' in the gulf and it is most likely headed our way by the end of the weekend. This could mean more beach erosion issues and some minor coastal flooding. Just a heads up to keep an eye out for this storm, though a weak tropical storm we could have some minor issues. It is beautiful weather until then get your fishing…
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Young Of Year Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Stock Assessment, Not Good
Striped Bass Index Documents Below-Average Year ... October 17, 2019 ... Spawning Down Among Several Species
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the results of the young-of-year striped bass survey, which tracks reproduction of the species in Chesapeake Bay. The 2019 juvenile striped bass index is 3.4, below the 66-year…
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5th annual ‘Boo-B-Que’ Oct. 18
DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to host 5th annual ‘Boo-B-Que’ Oct. 18 to promote Delaware Children in Nature initiative
REHOBOTH BEACH (Oct. 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will host the 5th annual “Boo-B-Que By the Sea,” a barbeque cook-off competition and family festival Friday, Oct. 18 at Delaware Seashore…
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Fire Control Tower Restoration Phase Three Begins With Lights Out
Fire Control Tower 3, the one in the parking lot at Tower Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park is in phase three of restoration. The first thing you will notice is it is not lit up cobalt blue at night anymore. The lights have been removed to allow for phase three of the restoration project.
Fire Control Tower 3 at sunset this evening…
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Assateague Coastal Trust Brings Wild & Scenic Film Festival Back To The Shore For 9th Year
Assateague Coastal Trust Brings Wild & Scenic
Film Festival Back To The Shore For 9th Year
Delmarva ... Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), the 50 year old environmental non profit that played a significant role in preventing development on Assateague Island in the 1970’s will bring the internationally recognized Wild & Scenic Film…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Tournaments Adds A kid’s Division With A Fun For The Family Twist
Everyone wants to bring the kids to the Delaware Surf Fishing tournaments and who can blame them, I get asked this a lot ... Could I bring my son, or daughter. Will they be in the way? Absolutely you can bring them and no they will not be in the way. Let them fish and have fun, that is up to you. Just mind your neighbors." It is always…
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Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area Closed
Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area temporarily closed for repairs and to reroute damaged portion
ST. GEORGES (Oct. 16, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that, effective immediately, an approximately 150-yard portion of the Michael Castle Trail on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been…
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Wednesday Night It Is Going To Blow
Another storm will hit us Wednesday Night with high winds
Unlike last weekend with the offshore tropical storm surges and winds. We will only have a windy storm Wednesday. Gale force winds, small craft advisories. Possibly some minor coastal flooding. Winds could reach 50 mph gusts with a lot of rain.
I wouldn't worry too much…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Tournaments 2020
Delaware Surf Fishing Tournaments for the year 2020, get your calendars marked.
The year is almost over, or at least it seems like it. Planning ahead for events is one way to make a year go by really fast, trust me on that, I am in outdoor expo mode right now for winter and spring. We do have one more tournament for the year. The Fall…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Beach Trashed Saturday Night
Constant Misuse of Drive On Beaches Could Reduce Access For Surf Anglers and Beach Visitors
Beach Plum Island State Park was trashed over night. Literally there is a bag of trash spread all over the beach, and a fire is still burning. The trash bag was likely spread around by animals (foxes). There is also a truck left behind, stuck in…
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Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament 2019
Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament 2019 is on November 30th, Thanksgiving Weekend
Last year due to an overwhelming response we were asked to set up a fall fish surf fishing tournament for later in the season. We picked Thanksgiving weekend because people are able to get around easier on a holiday. Not to mention by Friday,…
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Surf Fishing Nor’easter Conditions Where And How
Surf Fishing Nor'easter conditions is fun and you can catch fish, just be careful
People keep asking should I surf fish this storm surge, and they absolutely should. We always surf fish nor’easter conditions in the fall for striped bass. Bait fish are pushed into pockets and against structure. Striped bass love to feed in these conditions. The…
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Another High Tide And Tidal Flood Cycle Begins
High tide is an hour away (8:22 AM) for the beaches and a couple hours away for the inland bay communities. Water is stacked up in the inland bays. The wind is out of the north, but tonight after midnight it will shift to west winds. That will help push water out of the inland bays on the outgoing tide. Everyone is hoping this is the last…
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Expect More Tidal Flooding Tonight On The Beaches To The Inland Bays
Everywhere will flood tonight a little worse than today for Route 1, the beaches, and the inland bays
Since the inland bays are already full and then some. Low tide looked like high tide this afternoon. It looked more like a higher than normal full moon tide. Most of the water hasn't left the bays. This will allow places to not only…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police assist in search for missing windsurfer
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police assist in search for missing windsurfer who was found safe on shore
DEWEY BEACH (Oct. 11, 2019) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers responded to a report from Dewey Beach seasonal police officers of an overdue windsurfer who went missing on Rehoboth Bay Thursday…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 30-Oct. 6
Reminder for the week: Where to find Sunday deer hunting information and related wildlife area maps
DOVER (Oct. 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 &…
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