The OC Reef Foundation Reef Report
Hello Reef Supporters, We have begun stockpiling precast concrete for Capt. Will Billy’s Memorial Reef Project. Picture below is just 3 of 25 truckloads coming. Going to deploy these at the Bass Grounds on hard bottom in 80 feet of water. Will be an awesome reef for all our species - especially coral! Working on special art for the Will Billy…
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Rangers Raid Cape Beaches 2019
This was written in 2019, but many forgot about this. Because in 2020 there was a whole new set of rules and issues with covid. Overcrowded drive on beaches not really being one of them, especially in the early part of the season. The point of republishing this is to let you know that if you want serious enforcement. You could very well see…
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Maryland Just Stocked More Trout Check The Full Schedule
Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 5,400 trout in Central Maryland recently. You can click here to get a Maryland fishing license and trout stamp.
Maryland Spring Trout Stocking Schedule
Check the full trout stocking schedule online.
Allegany CountyGeorges Creek: 900 golden and rainbow trout Laurel Run: 300…
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Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Approves Chub Mackerel Management Measures
At their meeting in Virginia Beach, VA last week, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved a suite of management measures for Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) in federal waters from Maine through North Carolina. If approved by the Secretary of Commerce, the Chub Mackerel Amendment will add chub mackerel to the Mackerel, Squid,…
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ASMFC & MAFMC Set Summer Flounder 2019-2021 Specifications
ASMFC & MAFMC Set Summer Flounder 2019-2021 SpecificationsBenchmark Assessment Finds Resource Not Overfished & Overfishing Not Occurring
Virginia Beach, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) approved revised specifications for the 2019 fishing season…
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World’s Greatest Oyster Cracker Tournament
Every year anglers gather at Bowers Beach docks at Paskey’s Wharf to load up on the Captain's Lady and fish for oyster crackers. Yes, they actually target oyster crackers, and it is for a great cause. There are a few other fish that count for first time catches of the day, but oyster crackers are the desired catch.
oyster cracker or…
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There Is A New Orca On The Block
For decades, on occasion, in the southern oceans near Chile to Antarctica, people have spotted these killer whales. For many years it was believed they were an offspring of an orca that had genetic differences. Now scientists say they are possibly a new species of orca and are calling them Type D. They are also known as the New Zealand Killer…
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Crabbing Season Is Open For Crab Pots You can Make Your Own Turtle Guard
March first is always the beginning of blue claw crabbing season for crab pots in Delaware.
Not that anyone ever tries since the water is still so cold, but you would be surprised what you can catch in the shallow back bay waters and creeks. If the winter was mild weather, crabbing will start earlier than later.
Blue Claw Crabs
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 25-March 3
Reminder for the week: Crabbers reminded to prepare crab pots for new season
DOVER (March 8, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources…
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DuPont Nature Center to reopen April 3 Volunteers sought for spring cleanup day March 16
DOVER (March 6, 2019) – The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve, a DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife facility located in the heart of Delaware’s Bayshore Region, will reopen Wednesday, April 3 after having been closed for the fall and winter. The center will be open in April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and…
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The Storm Of 62
Fifty Seven years ago, March 5th, 1962 a nor'easter started on the mid Atlantic east coast and caused severe damage. The storm is considered to be one of the most destructive along the east coast. Nor'easters for us here along the Delaware coast are more destructive than hurricanes. A nor'easter can stick around and just literally grind up the…
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New Delaware Fishing License Plates
The Delaware DMV will be announcing soon when the new Delaware State License Plates promoting our fishery will be available for the public. These new license plates will promote fresh and saltwater fishing in Delaware and raise money for our fishery needs. Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Ron Gray sponsored legislation to approve the…
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Emergency Quarantine Declared For Spotted Lantern Fly Threatening Delaware
Dover, Del. –The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that they are quarantining eleven zip codes in New Castle County to eradicate, control, and prevent the spread of spotted lanternfly in Delaware and to surrounding states.
The spotted lanternfly is a destructive invasive plant hopper that attacks many hosts including…
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ASMFC Schedules Peer Review for Horseshoe Crab Benchmark Stock Assessment for March 26-28, 2019
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Horseshoe Crab Benchmark Stock Assessment will be peer-reviewed on March 26 – 28, 2019 at the Commission’s office at 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200A-N, Arlington, VA 22201. The assessment will evaluate the horseshoe crab population along the Atlantic coast and inform the…
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ASMFC Seeks Proposals for Regional Pilot Projects in Support of Sustainable Aquaculture
Proposals Due April 15, 2019
Arlington, VA –The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission), in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking proposals to develop regional pilot projects in support of sustainable aquaculture. Specifically, pilot programs should partner with industry to…
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ASMFC’s Annual Report 2018
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is pleased to present you with our 2018 Annual Report,http://www.asmfc.org/files/pub/ASMFC_AnnualReport_2018.pdf. It describes the Commission’s activities and progress in carrying out our public trust responsibilities for the valuable marine fisheries under Commission stewardship. Included in this…
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Time To Get Out And Fish
The winter doldrums are still in full effect, but the fishing is finally picking back up for this time of year. Granted it isn't the beast mode of the bluefish and and almost nonexistent spring striped bass run, but it is still fun catching. At least the spring run of bass gives us better hope for catches than the fall run. White perch…
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Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeos Set for 2019
February 25, 2019 .. Maryland DNR Press Release
Free Events Statewide Encourage Youth to Get Outdoors
The Maryland Department of Natural Resourcesonce again is offering opportunities for young people to experience fishing through 44 youth fishing rodeos in 15 counties statewide.
Youth fishing rodeos in the state connect 6,000 thousand…
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Sand Spikes And More From Soo Phat Outfitters
This is the last sand spike you will ever purchase. Dave "Tank" Moore started building these sand spikes and other items a few years ago. I recently picked one up at the Millville VFC Outdoorsman Marketplace. He also builds sand flea and shark tooth rakes, surf racks for your beach vehicle, and the pack mule. This product is used for…
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Governor’s Office seeks nominees for Delaware’s appointed seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). To be eligible for consideration as a nominee by the Governor for selection to the MAFMC seat by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), individuals must be Delaware…
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Lucky Number 13 Seal Drops By For Some Sun
The winds the last few days have been crazy and the blow out tides have made for some killer beach combing. While out there the other day Tina and Paul saw this seal on the beach. They also found a ton of sea glass, those low blow out tides will expose a lot of beach treasures. This is seal number 13 and it was just chillaxing on the beach…
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Holt’s Landing State Park Has A New Addition
Holt's Landing state park is located off Holt's Landing road in Millville Delaware. The park has a lot of great attractions and just recently added a playground for the kids which will be open soon enough. Parks is just about finished completing this new addition There are also trails, primitive camping, a pavilion, fire pits, horseshoe pits, a…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 11-17
Reminder for the week: River herring, striped bass, and net fishing below spillway regulations
DOVER (Feb. 22, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife…
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DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation Announces Fee Season To Take Effect In State Parks March 1
DOVER (Feb. 22, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware’s state parks that 2019 entrance fees will be in effect starting Friday, March 1 through Nov. 30.
Revenue generated from park entrance fees is used to manage 17 state parks and more than 26,000 acres of state park lands. Park users generate 65…
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The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Will Close For Beachnesting Season
LEWES (Feb. 22, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation today announced that the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Friday, March 1, for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, including red…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series
Welcome to the DSF Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series, a free to fish tournament we are hosting for the entire summer. You can't do surf fishing tourneys in the summer, the beaches are just too crowded, which makes it logistically impossible. So we came up with the Summer Surf Fishing Series Slam. The T-shirt depicts how chaotic the beaches can…
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Delaware Memorial Bridge Tolls Will Go Up
The Governors of New Jersey and Delaware came to a compromise and the increased tolls have been improved, and approved. These are tentative to increase on March 1st, 2019. We use that bridge a lot traveling, so it will cost a little more now. Get an EZ Pass to save a few cents (a quarter) not to mention the time stopping for tolls.
New toll…
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Helly Hansen Montreal V2 (No. 11425)
I work in the outdoor resources field. Whether I am hiking out to fell trees, or slogging through a wetland to spray invasive phragmites, these are my go to boots, the Helly Hansen Montreal V2 (No. 11425). I have owned them for about two months. The laces are beginning to fray, and will, most likely, fail soon. I always recommend a set of quality…
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Scavengers Having A Whale Of A Time At The Point
Few days ago I went bird hunting for the snowy owl, for pictures don't get excited. I saw a lot of buzzards at the point near the dune poles. They were feasting on what looked like square cushions or something. Turns out it was whale blubber chunks.
Buzzards having a party
The foxes are digging up the humpback whale that washed up over…
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to Management of Cobia in Federal Waters of the Atlantic
KEY MESSAGE:NOAA Fisheries announces the final rule to implement Amendment 31 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagics of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region. This final rule removes Atlantic cobia from the fishery management plan. Atlantic cobia is now managed under the purview of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries…
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Super Duper Full Snow Moon
Tonight is the full snow moon and it will be a super moon. We should have a good view if the weather holds until it goes to full crappy in the morning. This moon has other names depending from different tribes. This will be a super moon since it will be in a close orbit to earth and appear bigger in the sky than the average full…
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Ice Fishing In Delaware Gets Extreme In Nature
A couple of weeks ago Staci Cantu was visiting Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (feb 4th), and watched an epic scene. Below is swries of photos of the confrontation. Blue herons were ice fishing for breakfast, and a bald eagle was cherry picking their catches. Because when you are king of the air, I guess you can just wait, watch and take…
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide and Fishing Rulers Now Available
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers now available
DOVER (Feb. 18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers for measuring catches are now available, along with 2019 fishing licenses, at licensing agents statewide and at the licensing desk in…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 4-10
Reminder for the week: Dumping of solid waste on state wildlife areas illegal
DOVER (Feb. 15, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources…
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DNREC Division Of Fish & Wildlife Announces Spring 2019 Trout Stocking And Opening For Downstate Ponds
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Ponds will be closed to all fishing for 14 days prior to opening day, Saturday, March 2
DOVER (Feb. 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware’s spring 2019 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 2 with the opening of two downstate ponds stocked with rainbow trout – provided that pond ice…
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Delaware State Parks Update Drive On Signs
Point Comfort station new warning signs to prevent vehicles from driving onto the beaches
Delaware State Parks Update Drive On Access Warning Signs AT All State Park Beaches
Delaware State parks recently put up some new signs and hopefully these will help with cars driving onto the beach.…
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Governor’s Office seeks nominees for Delaware’s appointed seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
DOVER – The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). To be eligible for consideration as a nominee by the Governor for selection to the MAFMC seat by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), individuals must be…
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Kalmar Nyckel Will Not Be Returning To Lewes … Again
Last year we didn't get to see the Kalmar Nyckel, which is a common site when we are fishing the point after it opens in September. Every year in August Delaware’s tall ship, the Kalmar Nyckel comes to Lewes and offers tours sailing around the area. Last year she didn't come due to the finger pier dock at the Lewes Terminal where…
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The Haystacks Were Hovering Today
(Feb 2019) ... When I looked down the beach today, while driving to the point, the ice breakers or haystacks looked really tall, too tall. The ships in the background were floating, and the Jersey coast was floating. It was cool to see this mirage today while I was exploring and hunting for a bird picture (snowy owl). I swear trying to find a…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 28-Feb. 3
Reminder for the week: Spring ahead of Spring Aboard
DOVER (Feb. 8, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Jan.…
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Massey’s Ditch Channel Maintenance Dredging Project To Be Rebid Later This Year
DOVER (Feb. 8, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section conducted the bid opening for the Massey’s Ditch Channel Maintenance Dredging Project as scheduled on Jan. 30. DNREC did not receive an acceptable bid.
As a result, DNREC will update their design specifications and…
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Striped Bass, They Need Your Help
Many have been saying this for the last several years. We are seeing less and less striped bass catches, this year being no exception. Some keep saying that the fish are all in the EEZ (exclusive economic zone), or my favorite "The fish are in the EEZ because they know we can't catch them there". Yes there are a lot of fish out in the EEZ, but they…
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ASMFC Indefinitely Postpones Action on VA Compliance with Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 3 Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap
Arlington, VA – The Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board postponed indefinitely action to find the Commonwealth of Virginia out of compliance with the provisions of Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden, specifically the Commonwealth’s failure to implement the Chesapeake Bay reduction fishery cap of 51,000 mt.…
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ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Board Approves Status Quo Measures for 2019 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Management Board approved status quo measures for the 2019 black sea bass recreational fishery (see Table 1). This action is based on the recommendations of its Technical Committee, which found that status quo measures are not likely to exceed…
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ASMFC American Lobster Board Initiates Draft Addendum XXVIII
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s American Lobster Management Board initiated Draft Addendum XXVIII to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster. The Draft Addendum considers reducing the number of vertical lines in the water in response to concerns about the North Atlantic right…
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ASMFC Atlantic Herring Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment Draft Addendum Considers Measures to Protect Spawning Herring in Area 1A
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Herring Management Board approved Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Herring for public comment. The Draft Addendum proposes options to strengthen spawning protections in Area 1A (inshore Gulf of Maine). This action…
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DNREC to hold open houses Feb. 25, 26, and 27 seeking public input on preliminary recommendations from the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee
DOVER (Feb. 5, 2019) – Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold three public open houses in February, seeking input on preliminary recommendations made by the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee.
The Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act requires DNREC to develop and…
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Whale Washes Up In Cape Henlopen State Park
A couple of weekends ago when the weather was really frigid and the seas were rough from the winds. An adult pygmy sperm whale washed up on the beach in Cape Henlopen State park not far from the point on the ocean-side. Art Sullivan took a bunch of pictures and contacted MERR after they found the whale. Art Sullivan ... "We found it not too…
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Baker’s Channel and Massey’s Ditch at Low Tide
Driscoll Drones took more aerial shots and video today of the Masseys Ditch and Baker's Channel area of Rehoboth Bay along the backside of Lynch's Thicket Island at low tide. "The tide was still trickling out" .. Chris Driscoll. He starts with the Charles W Cullen bridge and Burtons Island in the background, where Baker's…
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NOAA Bulletin: Extended Validity of Vessel and Dealer Permits
KEY MESSAGE:
Due to the government shutdown, the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region Permits Office is notifying permit holders of the continued validity of some permits, beyond the expiration date stated on the permits.
Consistent with 5 U.S.C. § 558, those permits, for which complete renewal applications were submitted to the Southeast Region…
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Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Introduce Bill to Modernize the Pittman-Robertson Act
January 31, 2019 (Washington, DC) - Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Congressman Austin Scott (GA), along with fellow CSC leaders Representatives Marc Veasey (TX), Debbie Dingell (MI), and Richard Hudson (NC), introduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs Act (H.R. 877), an important bill for the future…
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Local Tackle Shop Auctioning Off Entire Inventory
Emmert Auction Associates announced last week they are auctioning off the contents of a local tackle shop Bills Sport Shop located at 18388 coastal highway. Saturday February 2nd from 9:30 am to when they are finished. I would be prepared to spend most of the day there. You can preview the merchandise starting at 9 am on Saturday. …
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Indian River Marina Abandoned Boat Auction
There is a online auction for abandoned boats at the Indian River Marina. The auction is active now and opening bids are starting at $25.00 on US GovBid. If you are not registered to bid with their service online just sing up and pay the registration fee. It can take a couple of days to get approved. The online auction closes February 7 at 7…
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You Instagram Girls Need To Stop
Not long ago a friend tagged me in a post of a girl sitting on the edge of the Charles W Cullen bridge (The Indian River Inlet Bridge). She was posing and taking selfies. Now we all like to take our craziest or favorite selfie once in a while, even made a game of sorts out of it online. Anyone read about the bikini hiker that died taking a…
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“Cards For Guards” Was A Huge Success
Gift Card Drive For The United States Coast Guard Indian River And Lewes Stations
THANK YOU, everyone who came out last night and are still trying to donate today. The response to the gift card drive for the Coast Guard was amazing. Last night over 225 people dropped by Crooked Hammock and Easy Speak. I had no idea the…
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Masseys Ditch And Sand Bars At Dead Low Tide
These drone shots and video really give you an idea of not only the size of these sand bars but how much space in the bay they are occupying. These sand bars are cutting down on safe boat traffic options. The wildlife, fish and everything is affected by these filled in areas of the Indian River Bay and Rehoboth Bay. The Masseys dredge project …
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War On The Shore Surf Fishing Tournament 2019
Welcome to War On The Shore 2019, a surf fishing tournament brought to you by Delaware Surf Fishing with a first prize upwards of $10,000 maximum. Sponsored by DSF, Diamond State Custom Tackle, and Fishbites.
We are also giving a portion of ticket sales to Frets 4 Vets, $5 of each ticket will go to this great organization. Sponsorship is…
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May The Fish Be With You Surf Fishing Tournament 2019
These are the rules and details for the inaugural May The Fish Be With You Surf Fishing Tournament 2019. You can register now on Stub Central we are using a new service that is much more reasonable than other services. I highly recommend Stub Central to anyone who is using ticketing services.
Iron Hill Brewery and…
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Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council February 2019 Meeting Is Canceled
January 22, 2019 - The February 2019 meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council has been cancelled due to the government shutdown. The Council is considering rescheduling some of the planned agenda items for a shorter meeting tentatively scheduled for March 6 and 7 in Virginia Beach. However, feasibility of this option is highly…
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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2019 Winter Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JANUARY 23, 2019
The final agenda and meeting materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2019 Winter Meeting can be obtained athttp://www.asmfc.org/home/2019-winter-meeting; click on the relevant Board/Committee name to access the documents for that Board/Committee For ease of access, all Board/Committee…
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Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Public Input for Next Five-Year Strategic Plan
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking public input on the future of fisheries management in the Mid-Atlantic. A survey released today provides an opportunity for stakeholders to weigh in on how the Council has performed under its current strategic plan and what issues should be addressed in the Council’s 2020-2024 Strategic Plan.…
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Gift Card Donation Drive For the US Coast Guard Indian River Station
We are collecting donations this Thursday for the United States Coast Guard crews at the Indian River Station. We have all of this approved ahead of time.
These folks are on duty and have helped many people in the past who would not be here today had it not been for their efforts, they could use our help, and frankly deserve it. We are not…
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That’s No Moon!!
When the moon went red the true moon was exposed last night. Apparently the earth's shadow gets rid of that pesky cloaking device.
Leave it to the internet to have fun with everything. Every time there is a moon event these pictures pop up online and they are hilarious! The super blood wolf deathstar, it's a trap! You have to love star…
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January’s Super Blood Wolf Moon Pictures
I learned a few things while freezing my tail off last night. I need a tripod, a remote for taking pictures, and more studying of moon shots. I am still learning how to use a real camera, point and click with auto doesn't work on moon shots. There are usually a ton of pictures online, but I think the lack of is due to the insane…
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Watch The Super Blood Wolf Moon Live Right Here
If you don't want to stay out and freeze to death you can watch the Blood Moon live below. I have been running in and out of the house freezing my tail off all night. I am using this to see when I should run out and take another picture. The peak will be around 12:12 am for the brightest of the full lunar eclipse. This is when the moon…
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Cape Henlopen State Park Will Close For A Managed Deer Hunt On Jan. 24
DOVER (Jan. 18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed to accommodate a managed deer hunt taking place Thursday, Jan. 24.
The park’s main entrance will be closed for the DNREC-managed hunt, meaning bay and ocean beaches north of Herring Point cannot be…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 7-13
Reminder for the week: Use caution when boating icy waters or walking on frozen ponds
DOVER (Jan. 18, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural…
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation receives land parcel donation adding wetlands to Fork Branch Nature Preserve in Dover
DOVER (Jan.18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Kent County Conservancy, announced today that it has secured two wetland parcels formerly owned by the McClements family of Dover, to become part of the Fork Branch Nature Preserve. The two parcels, one almost three acres in size, the other just over 2½…
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DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo temporarily closed through February for construction and improvement projects
DOVER (Jan. 18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington is temporarily closed through the end of February while construction and improvement projects are made to the zoo’s campus. The zoo’s education building will remain open to host upcoming programs scheduled throughout January and…
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Delaware’s Parks and Recreation Council votes to raise surf-fishing permit fees for 2019 season
DNREC to cap number of annual surf-fishing permits issued at 17,000
DOVER (Jan.17, 2019) – Delaware’s Parks and Recreation Council, which advises DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, today voted to raise surf fishing permit fees this year and to limit the number of permits issued annually to no more than 17,000. Both decisions were made…
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Surf Fishing Tag Limited Numbers and Increased Fees Meeting
Today was the day for the meeting about raising surf fishing tag fees and capping the limits of tag numbers. The meeting was well attended by all kinds of folks with vested interests in the surf fishing beaches. The parks did a great job with the presentation about everything that has been going on in their 2019 surf report which I…
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Inland Bays Oysters… A Southern Delaware Delicacy
New brand and marketing campaign launched for commercially produced local oysters
Rehoboth Beach, DE (January 11, 2019)- The Inland Bays fledgling shellfish aquaculture industry is aiming to develop a strong market-share for Inland Bays oyster products. In order to accomplish this goal, creating brand equity for oyster producers and brand…
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The Super Blood Wolf Moon Cometh
This weekend we are going to get to see a lunar eclipse and it will be awesome!! If the weather holds out for clear skies, and so far it is looking good. That is one thing that hampers stargazing, cloud cover. I don't mind spotty cloud cover it makes for cool pictures.
So what is the super blood wolf moon? It is a lunar eclipse of the…
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Delaware Bay Derelict Crab Pot Removal Pilot Study
Last night at the Advisory Council on Shellfisheries, Nicole Rodi gave an update on DNREC's 2 year pilot study of derelict crab pots in the Delaware Bay. The study was conducted in a 6 mile stretch near Collins Beach. In that 6 miles they found 517 derelict crab pots. The study is done when no one is crabbing commercially, since…
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How Many Miles Of Drive On Surf Fishing Beach Is In Delaware State Parks
(January 2019) ... You can surf fish any beach in Delaware. Some of the beaches near the towns are private. You can fish the town beaches in the off-season. Granted you have to walk on to fish these beaches, but it can be done and we fish them a lot. New structure you haven't had access to all summer is fun to explore.
The drive on…
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The Petition To Take Away Access From Surf Anglers
I forgot to include this petition that is online and active right now. The Beach Coalition wants to take access away from surf anglers to have a better beach experience for their renters, owners and guests, all 14,000 of them. Never mind the public can not actually or easily access these areas. I was told today that the public can access that…
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This Is How The Beach Coalition Group Is Trying To Restrict Surf Fishing Access
(January 2019) ... This is a long read with a lot of needed information. If you haven't heard, the Beach Coalition group, now a non profit organization, wants restricted access in front of their homes for surf fishing vehicles. In a public state park on a multi use beach area. We all know by allowing this the public will have to walk a very…
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Delaware Shellfish Advisory Council to meet Jan. 15 in Dover
DOVER (Jan. 11, 2019) – Delaware’s Shellfish Advisory Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
The Council will discuss possible reorganization of the Council, update on derelict crab pot removal study, oyster stock status, 2019 oyster quota, 2018 juvenile blue crab index, and…
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Delaware Tidal Finfish Advisory Council to meet Jan. 16 in Dover
DOVER (Jan. 11, 2019) – Delaware’s Tidal Finfish Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
The Council will discuss commercial anchor gill netting, proposed changes to finfish regulations, updates from the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 17-Jan. 6
Reminder for the week: New Year – New fishing licenses & boat registrations!
DOVER (Jan. 11, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural…
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Atlantic Menhaden Benchmark Stock Assessment Workshops Scheduled for Early April 2019
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Ecological Reference Points (ERP) Workgroup and Atlantic Menhaden Stock Assessment Subcommittee (SAS) will be meeting April 1 - 5, 2019 at the Commission’s office, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200A-N, Arlington, VA. The ERP Workgroup will meet April 1 – 3 and the SAS will meet…
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DNREC Shoreline & Waterway Management beach replenishment projects set for Pickering, Kitts Hummock and Bowers beaches
DOVER – DNREC’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section within the Division of Watershed Stewardship will begin beach replenishment work in early February, pending permit approvals, for the Delaware Bay communities of Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, and Bowers Beach, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today.
Replenishment, which is…
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Check Out The “Cape Cam” Overlooking The Point
There is cool new web cam on the block. Welcome to the Cape Cam. In fact there are several new web cams around the area, we will be compiling a list for a page on the website soon you will want to bookmark for sure. The Cape Cam web camera gives you a view from the fire watch tower at Point Comfort station. It over looks the point, East End…
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DNREC F&W Proposes To Change Start Times For Trout Season’s Opening Day In Delaware
There is a public meeting about the proposed changes at 6:00 PM Wednesday January 23, 2019, in the DNREC Auditorium, located at the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The legal notice or announcement is below.
LEGAL NOTICE .....
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 7 DE ADMIN CODE 3300 NONTIDAL…
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First Seal Of The New Year
This morning Lynne Larson sent me a text message. "There is this cute little fella on the beach at Tower road. There are a lot of people out here, I contacted MERR, (Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute)." I turned around and headed back to the beach, which is where I was headed until I got side…
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The Millville Volunteer Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace Presented by the Voice Radio Network’s The Vault Classic Rock 103.5 &102.9
The Millville Volunteer Fire Company is hosting their inaugural Outdoorsman Marketplace, Presented by the Voice Radio Network's The Vault Classic Rock 103.5 &102.9 on January 12th.
Benefiting the Millville Volunteer Fire Company to help raise money for a new fire hall. This is an "outdoorsman" show that is inside the fire hall, from 7 am to…
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Teaching Stewardship The Right Way
Saturday was one of our weekly beach clean ups. We met at Fenwick Island State Park. We always meet in the parking lot, and you never know who is coming to help. The core group as we call it was there, minus a few who are out-of-town for the holidays. We also had some new faces and that is always appreciated.
A family of four…
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Dewey And Lewes Cancel New Year’s Drops
There are plenty foo festivities this evening into tonight but the ball drop in Dewey and the anchor drop in Lewes are canceled due to rain. Dewey canceled their ball drop yesterday. The dirty hand gang that maintain the Overfalls Lightship hoped to see a change in the weather but it actually changed for the worse, so they canceled a little while…
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Newark man arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegally dumping tires in New Castle County
NEWARK (Dec. 27, 2018) – Following an investigation into illegal dumping of scrap tires in Newark, DNREC Natural Resources Police Officers with the Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Newark man Dec. 14 for illegal dumping and hauling solid waste without a permit. The illegal dumping of tires took place over several days earlier this…
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Please Sign Governor Carney’s No Drilling Letter To The Department Of Interior
Governor John Carney has a page set up for you to sign and submit a letter to the Department of the Interior. " Drilling in the Atlantic would pose significant threats to Delaware’s natural resources and our economy. I am proud to stand with fellow Atlantic state governors in opposition to seismic testing and drilling for oil and gas off…
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Governors Lead Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Dangerous Seismic Testing and Offshore Drilling
Trump Administration Approves Offshore Airgun Use, Governor Carney Joins Atlantic Seaboard Governors Urging Protection for Our Coast
WILMINGTON, Del. – Following the announcement that the Trump Administration authorized airgun use in waters off the East Coast, Governor John Carney and a group of bipartisan governors today urged Commerce…
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Interview With Parks Administration The Proposed New Surf Fishing Tag Limits And Costs
For everyone complaining the out of staters are the problem with the crowded drive on beaches, I have some news for you. The out of stage tags or non-resident surf fishing tags issued out of the 17,361 issued in 2018, only 3,989 were non-resident. That is about 23% of the total tags issued currently in circulation. This includes one…
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Humpback Whale Washes Up On The Point In Cape Henlopen State Park
Humpback Whale Washes Up On The Point In Cape Henlopen State Park
(December 2018) ... Yesterday a humpback whale washed up on the point. Literally right on the end of the point, where we all like to fish in front of the lighthouse. Points tot he whale for the spot burn.
A few people headed out yesterday to fish the…
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host public meeting on proposed changes in surf fishing program … tag fees and limiting tags
DOVER (Dec.17, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will discuss proposed changes to the surf fishing program at its upcoming, regularly-scheduled Parks and Recreation Council meeting. The meeting, open to the public, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17th, at the Dover Public Library, 35 East Loockerman Street, Dover 19901.…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 3-9
Reminder for the week: Don’t forget to download our app – DENRP Tip
DOVER (Dec.14, 2018) – 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 Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers…
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The State of the Beach Report Delaware Scores a C
The surfrider foundation just put out their annual State of the beach report card and Delaware came in at a C. I am not surprised sine they base their reports on shoreline erosion, rising tides, extreme weather events and how that state deals with those conditions. Some of the lowest grades are in areas that deal with the worst or extreme weather…
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Aids To Navigation Have Been Removed
The aids to navigation or buoys have been removed from the inland bays for the season by the Coast Guard. These will be cleaned, stored, and then reset in the very early spring. if you haven't marked your way out tot he inlet form your pier. You might want to be careful and watch your speed on the way out.
Fish On!
Rich King
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Great Perspective Of The Lower Delaware Bay
The angle of this picture really lets you put into perspective just how much water moves through the mouth of the bay. It is a bottle neck, that is why the currents are so bad around the point and Cape May. Robin Tyler "You can learn a lot at 30,000 feet, I was flying from BWI to Providence, RI on Tuesday. Delaware Bay at about 9:15 a.m.…
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There Are No Fish In The Ocean
We fished the point yesterday, and conquest the day before, and 3Rs the day before that, and then we ... well you get the idea. The joke as of late has been, "there are no fish in the ocean". Saying this helps us justify why we are not catching. Except all these dogfish, there are a lot of them and some days they aren't even around.…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest two Sussex County men for weapons and poaching violations
DOVER (Dec. 12, 2018) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers arrested two Sussex County men last night for multiple weapons and poaching violations while investigating a report of individuals trespassing to hunt near Millsboro.
Brendon Dibble, 20, of Millsboro, was charged with one count each of possession of a firearm by…
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation offers special holiday programs and events Dec. 24 – Jan 1
DOVER (Dec.13, 2018) – You don’t have to hibernate over the holidays this year if you get out and get moving in Delaware’s state parks. From “First Day Hikes,” to “Zoo Camp,” to “Stroller Rollers,” there is plenty to do and see in DNREC’s state parks over the winter break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
Children who love animals will…
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The Best Meteor Show of The Year Peaks This Week
People are already seeing the colorful earth grazers light up the sky. These are the brightly colored meteors that light up the sky and burn longer, and move slower. One was seen the other night in our area by several residents. The Geminids is the last show of the year and the best. Moon set is at 11 Pm, and keep it to your back when…
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AVOID GETTING REELED IN BY PHISHING SCAMS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Statewide, DE (December 7, 2018) – Data thieves don’t take a break during the holidays, and the Delaware Division of Revenue wants to warn taxpayers that the IRS is seeing a large increase in bogus email schemes that seek to steal money or tax data.
The most common way for cybercriminals to steal money, bank account information, passwords,…
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The State That Started a Nation
Today we celebrate Delaware Day, established in 1933 by Governor C. Douglass Buck. It commemorates the day that Delaware was the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution. The state that started a nation or the first state as we are known around the world. The History behind why we were the first ot ratify the constitution is a good…
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Delaware State Park Passes For 2019 Are Here!
Get your park passes and surf tags for 2019 now. If you are like us and want to be out there the first day of 2019 you're gonna need to get that pass before the 31st of December.
You can buy a two-year surf tag, I opt for the single year each time. I never know how long my beach beater will make it. It only costs a few bucks to…
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Tuna Washes Up On A Jersey Beach
You never know what will wash up on a beach, striped bass anglers early this morning in New Jersey found one hell of a catch on the beach. A large tuna was discovered by surf casters on a beach in New Jersey's Island Beach State Park. The eyes are not clouded over and rumor is it was still alive somewhat.
About 3 years ago we had…
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Weekend Weather, Wind, Rain, and Water Temps Whether You Like It Or Not
Windy all week, now it is raining, again. Good times but it is that time of year, cold wet and rainy. This weekend we will have some high temperatures on Sunday. It will be very windy so watch the surf wash at high tide. Granted it is also supposed to rain, but you know how the weather works around here, it changes every fifteen minutes. …
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 19-25
Reminder for the week: Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police hiring full-time officers
DOVER (Nov. 30, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife…
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Feds to Authorize Companies to Harm Dolphins and Whales with Seismic Airgun Blasting Activities in Atlantic Ocean
Oceana Releases New Interactive “We’re Watching” Map to Track Seismic Activity
(Washington DC ... Friday, November 30, 2018) .. Today, the National Marine Fisheries Service will authorize companies to harm marine mammals like dolphins and whales with seismic airgun blasting activities in the Atlantic Ocean. This dangerous and extremely…
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DSF’s Surf Fishing Tournament Schedule for 2019
We have a few tournaments coming up in 2019 and wanted to list them all here so you can get your calendars marked. We also have a very cool online surf fishing tournament we will be dong throughout the summer. It is nearly impossible to do a summer tourney on the weekends, but online it is breeze.
DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series…
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Tow Boat US Pulls Car From Indian River
Tow boat US Indian River doesn't have a car towing service, but they do a lot more than just tow and pull boats all day. A few days ago a car was discovered underwater near the end of Warwick road. This road literally runs right into the Indian River, just below the power plant. It is a great place to launch a kayak by the way. …
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Long Neck Fire Ruled Arson
In the beginning of November the Carillion woods apartment complex was set on fire. It was a massive fire that took several companies to put out. Thank you all for that, this is the community I live in back here in the country. Good to see the fast response.
Unfortunately this has been ruled as intentionally set and is now an arson…
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Getting Bent On The Beach
Just before the holidays you would expect to just see a few vehicles headed out to the beach, to fish. The last thing you would think to see is a Bentley on the drive on ramp. But here we are.
Maybe they were trying to top the Tesla on the beach. Story goes this Bentley was driven onto the OSV at Assateague on purpose. Apparently…
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Laurel man arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping in Sussex County
GEORGETOWN (Nov. 29, 2018) – Following an investigation into a complaint of illegal dumping on Hastings Farm Road in Georgetown, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Laurel man Nov. 28 for illegal dumping of refuse. While on patrol, officers observed approximately six bags of household garbage dumped…
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife promotes December hunting and trapping season openings Duck, Canada goose, brant, and antlerless deer hunting season splits open; furbearer trapping seasons open in all three counties
DOVER (Nov. 29, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting the December openings of Delaware’s duck, Canada goose, brant, and antlerless deer hunting season splits, as well as the opening of furbearer trapping seasons. Numerous other hunting seasons remain open in December.
Hunters are reminded of expanded Sunday deer hunting…
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Learn To Tie A Spearing Fly With Knee Deep Fly Fishing
Micah Dammeyer is the owner of Knee Deep Fly fishing and guides in the gunpowder. When he can't fish, he is preparing to fish. Tying flies, tweaking gear, basically the same stuff we all do in one form or another. The video below is a great little tutorial on tying one of these spearing flies.
This particular fly he is tying is working…
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ASMFC Presents Roy W. Miller Prestigious Captain David H. Hart Award
New York, NY – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission presented Roy W. Miller, Delaware’s Governor Appointee to the Commission and former Director of Delaware’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, the Captain David H. Hart Award, its highest annual award, at the Commission’s 77th Annual Meeting in New York City. Mr. Miller has admirably served…
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Blue Angels Will Fly By Ocean City
The OC Airshow is in June but in order to be prepared the headliner this year, the Blue Angels, based in Pensacola, Florida will make a quick fly by of Ocean City, MD. Lieutenant Cary Rickoff and Lieutenant Commander Adam Kerrick will land at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility at 2:30 p.m.
The fly by will occur before they land at…
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Watch NASA Land A Craft On Mars Live Today
At about 2:54 PM we will be able to watch NASA land a spacecraft on Mars. This craft known as the InSight lander and will study below the surface of mars. Should be a really interesting show to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwMDvPCGeE0
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Fall Fish Bowl Results
The inaugural Fall Fish Bowl was on Thanksgiving weekend. We got lucky with the weather, because the rain held off for most of the day. 67 surf anglers competed for prizes and bragging rights. Huge thanks to everyone for coming out we raised $305 for Frets 4 Vets with ticket sales.
The day started out a little gloomy looking with…
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Despite The Cold You Should Be Fishing
It doesn't take much to get these striped bass moving and feeding. This cold snap is definitely making that happen. The main migration is still way up north but there are fish on the move. If you are not out there you could easily miss fish just swimming by Delaware. The water temperatures are perfect.
Sea lice are all over the…
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When You Get Skunked But There Is An Airshow
Happy Thanksgiving!! ... Have a great day, be safe out there it is cold! We spent over three hours on the outgoing tide yesterday all over Cape Henlopen. The ocean was flat calm, like a lake. I think the biggest wave we saw was eighteen inches, tops. We were tossing plugs, spoons, white plastics, green plastics, and sand eel flies on AVA jigs.…
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Fall Fish Bowl Packet Pick up, Awards Venue, and Details
We have been trying to post all day Facebook, and the internet pick the worst times to go straight up wonky.
The awards ceremony is at Crabby Dicks on route 1,18831 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Huge thanks to John for accommodating us at the last-minute. We will be set up in the back area, and start the awards around 5 PM…
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Closure of Woodland Ferry for Five Year Annual Maintenance & Inspection by U.S. Coast Guard
TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Woodland Ferry for Five Year Annual Maintenance & Inspection by U.S. Coast Guard
Seaford (Sussex County) --
WHEN: Until further notice
WHERE: Woodland Ferry, Seaford
WHAT: DelDOT announces that Woodland Ferry will be closed for their five-year annual maintenance and U.S. Coast Guard's inspection. The U.S.…
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware’s state parks and the Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday
DOVER (Nov. 16, 2018) – 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 can enjoy free entry to state parks on Black Friday, Nov. 23. The Brandywine Zoo is joining in on the outdoor fun and will also…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Tag Auction Starts This Week
Delaware State Parks is having another numbered black Delaware surf fishing tag auction. Details and the links you need are below.
Next Auction
November 23 (Black Friday) through December 5, 2018
Auction website: www.USGovBid.com
2-, 3- and 4-digit surf tag numbers available at this auction:
27
62
107
262
Choice of 51 – 200…
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Inland Bay Buoys Will Be Pulled Soon
Every year these buoys have to be pulled from the inland bays. The USCG Indian River informed us the buoys in the back bays (inland bays) will be pulled on December 10th. If you are planning on keeping your boat in beyond then to fish, I would go out and start marking buoys if you have not already.
The buoys are pulled every…
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Fishy Weekend Into A Cold Week
The low on Wednesday is 26 degrees, you should be fishing all week. The striped bass are reacting well to the cold. Over the weekend the action turned back on after the water calmed down and cleared up. Inland bays are fluctuating between 51 and 48 degrees, expect that to drop more this week. The Delaware Bay and the surf are in the lower…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 5-11
Reminder for the week: Where to find Sunday deer hunting area maps and information
DOVER (Nov.16, 2018) – 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 Fish & Wildlife Natural…
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Water Temperatures Are Plummeting
Old Man winter wants to go rock fishing. Because of the last storm (last weekend) and this first snow for some of you storm, the water temperatures are dropping fast. The inland bays have dipped as low as twelve degrees in six days. Last weekend started out around sixty degrees and then the temperatures just dropped dramatically in two days. A…
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High Tide And The Surf Is Wide
GALE WARNING ... Well it is raining, again. If you are up north the snow has people all jammed up. It wasn't supposed to snow as much, but the temperature dropped just a couple of degrees and here we are with more snow. Ever notice the first snow no matter how little there is the accidents are out of control?
The surf, due to the wind…
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Antares Launch Update
The Antares launch has been postponed due to weather, the new launch date is now Friday November 16th at 4:23 AM.
This launch is looking good for Friday, but could also be scrubbed due to the incoming weather. Stay tuned.
Fish on!
Rich King
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Antares Rocket Launch At NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility
I was supposed to attend this launch, but there was a schedule conflict with another event this week. I am still going to try to pull it off, all in one very long day. It is fun to watch the launch with the media at the Wallops Flight facility, you are as up close and personal as they will allow anyone. The only issue at this point is a weather…
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The Leonids Meteor Shower Peak Is Coming
The weather is looking close to good enough to see this show. We are already missing the Northern Taurids' peak due to cloud cover. The Leonids meteor shower will peak this weekend, November 17th to the 18th. Producing 10-20 meteors/hour. The moon will affect this shower, but after moonset, which is at 2 AM, then viewing will be much easier.…
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DNREC Dedicates New Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn
YORKLYN (Nov. 9, 2018) – Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin were joined by U.S. Senator Tom Carper, state legislators, New Castle County and local officials, neighbors, and friends, at the dedication and ribbon-cutting of Delaware’s newest and 17th state park, the Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn.
Formerly the Auburn…
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Sportsmen Against Hunger program butcher shops and cooler locations accepting donated deer
Processed venison donated to charitable organizations
DOVER (Nov. 9, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the private butcher shops and DNREC cooler locations that accept donated deer for the Sportsmen Against Hunger program during Delaware’s 2018/19 deer hunting season. Deer generously donated by successful deer…
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It’s Windy Again Must Be The Weekend
Gale warnings and small craft advisory ... Well the wind picked back up and is going to blow all weekend. We had flat calm for about two days and some decent fishing in the surf for blues and short striped bass. The surf is wide today, but fishable. The water is also gorgeous crystal clear right now, which is odd for the amount of wind.…
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife To Close Phillips Landing Boat Ramp For Reconstruction
DOVER (Nov. 5, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the anticipated nearly six-month closure of the Phillips Landing Boat Ramp west of Laurel for reconstruction and expansion of the boat ramp beginning Monday, Nov. 12 and continuing through April 30, 2019, weather permitting.
The portion of the parking area closest to…
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Sailboat Anchored In The Indian River Inlet Rescued by Coast Guard
Charlie Gardner posted this photo this morning of a sailboat stuck in the middle of the Indian River Inlet. "The Coast Guard was working on removing the boat around 7 AM. It looked like it was snagged. They were well past the rail, this was during the middle of the incoming tide." We all started speculating on his post on the Delaware Surf…
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Delaware to Hold ASMFC Hearing on Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass Recreational Management on November 8 in Dover
Delaware will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) hearing on Draft Addenda XXXI and XXXII to the Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) at 6 PM on November 8, 2018 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover. ASMFC seeks input on the management options for Summer Flounder and Black Sea…
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Nighttime Closure of SR 1 in Both Directions
DELDOT TRAFFIC ALERT (Nov,5 2018) - Nighttime Closure of SR 1 in Both Directions. From NE 10th Street to SR 36 in Milford Beginning Monday November 12
Milford --The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that State Route 1 will be closed in both directions from NE 10th Street to SR 36 in Milford between the hours of 8 p.m.…
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Shellfish Advisory Council to meet November 7 in Dover
The Shellfish Advisory Council will meet at 7 PM on November 7, 2018 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover. The Council will discuss reorganization of the Council and will receive updates on conch research and Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture. For more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the Delaware Public Meeting…
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Urgent: The USDA Wants Your PA Spotted Lanternflies
My Buddies at the USDA need your adult lantern flies to run experiments on, and they need them yesterday. No, this is not a Halloween prank or a bad B horror movie, well, maybe how one starts. Seriously, calling all Pennsylvania folk, your help in finding adult specimens is being requested ASAP.
Hey PA folks, I'm looking for property…
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New Kingfish In Town
Last week Kevin Michael sent us a picture of what he and we thought was a red fish without a spot. Because it was nearly four pounds. Our southern and northern kingfish never get that big. I decided to do a little research and it turns out though that gulf kingfish do get that big, upwards of 18 inches. I've never seen one before up here. If…
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Need A Delaware Natural Resources Police Officer? Now There Is An App For That
DNREC’s Natural Resources Police launch new tip411 mobile app for reporting crimes and concerns
DOVER (Oct. 31, 2018) – Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new law enforcement app, enabling the public to connect with the department’s Natural Resources Police officers, receive alerts,…
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Happy Halloween Beaches
Time to cast some spells, put a curse on a googan, and get the children ready for bait, I mean fishing. In case your fishing has not been as good as Agnes' we have a couple fish summoning spells for you to try. By the way the right eye flounder in England is called the Witch Flounder. There is also an eel called the dogface witch eel. …
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Observation Tower In Cape Henlopen State Park To Undergo Repairs Beginning Nov. 5
DOVER (Oct. 29, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that repair work will begin on Tower 7, also known as the Observation Tower, at Cape Henlopen State Park. The tower will be closed Monday, Nov. 5 – Monday, Dec. 31.
This is the second phase of planned repair work for the Observation Tower. Construction will…
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Superstorm Sandy was 6 Years Ago
Thanks to Facebook you always get a daily reminder and today's was of Superstorm Sandy six years ago. Covering that storm was crazy, We spent 3 solid days glued to computers doing updates wondering when the power would go out, it never did. Watching the storm hammer the coast line on Del-Dot Cameras was surreal.
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The Point Looks Smaller Be Careful Driving
We checked out Cape Henlopen State park drive on beaches today when they were reopened. The point has a bad spot on the way out. Water pushed into the dunes and where it flowed out is filling in with water at high tide to the dune fence. It is huge cut to say the least, be careful you don't just want to drive across it too fast.…
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Beer Can Tab Can Save The Day Fishing
A brewery recently put a diagram on their beer cans showing people how ot make a fish hook out of a beer can tab. There is just one problem. You are going to need to have some serious tools in the field to make this hook.
This is a pretty cool idea, and we are going to try this out this week. I have been tagged in this photo a dozen…
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Broadkill Beach Takes Another Hit
The nor'easter pummeled the beaches pretty good in a very short time. The lower ocean beaches did fine. The Bay beaches at Broadkill took another pummeling and the cliff got a little bigger and longer.
Noreasters will continue to wear out this berm for the rest of the winter.
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Some Drive On Accesses Are Opening
Parks is evaluating the drive on beaches. It will take a little while but Cape Henlopen just opened Naval Crossing, Point Comfort Station, and Herring Point Crossing. The point could be a little dicey at high tide so I would guess they will wait on that area.
As of right now Delaware Seashore State Park and Fenwick Island accesses…
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Route 1 Southbound Flooded Below Inlet
The flooding so far isn't too bad and typical for a noreaster. The marsh flowed onto southbound route 1 below the bridge. Norhtside of the bridge aside from the sand issue seems fine. Rehoboth bay is still filling up with water. Oaka Orchard and the long neck areas are flooding in the typical areas. Storm surge without wind can flood the…
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Beaches Closed, Route 1 breached by sand
Did summer show back up because it is much warmer out than I expected. The noreaster overnight was a lot of fun, nothing like loud wind to keep you up most of the night. The drive on beaches are closed, water is to the dunes already. High tide is an hour away. Water is pushing into the old breach areas in Cape Henlopen. The rest of…
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Storms A Comin’
unless you live under a rock you know the first noreaster of the winter season is headed this way. We have some irregular higher tides due to the full moon. Coastal flooding will be an issue. Not to mention a solid day of an easterly blow will push a lot of water into the inland bays. You all know the drill, it is a typical noreaster. …
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 15-21
Reminder for the week: Safety on the C&D Canal Conservation Area
DOVER (Oct. 26, 2018) – 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 Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police…
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reopening of Ommelanden rifle and pistol range Expanded days and hours and ‘Free Sight-In Days’
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces reopening of Ommelanden rifle and pistol range
Expanded days and hours and ‘Free Sight-In Days’ also available at Ommelanden’s ranges
NEW CASTLE (Oct. 26, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that repairs to the rifle and pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter…
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No Wake Zone in Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Will Be Increased
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announce extension of No Wake Zone in Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
LEWES (Oct. 26, 2018) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announced today that additional No Wake signs are being installed to extend the current No Wake Zone in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal southward to the Rehoboth Bay. The…
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Sea Witch Parade Has Been Canceled And Other Activities This Weekend
Due to high winds predicted with a coastal nor’easter which creates safety issues, Saturday’s Sea Witch® Parade has been cancelled.
All other planned festival activities will continue as listed in the program or online at beach-fun.com
All known cancellations for Friday night are: Rehoboth Bandstand entertainment and the Haunted Beach and…
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Sea Witch Parade Update
From the Rehoboth Dewey Chamber of Commerce ... "Weather-related decisions regarding the Sea Witch® Costume Parade will not be made until late Friday night/ early Saturday morning.
PARADE BAD WEATHER PLAN. In the event of unsafe weather causing cancellation of the costume parade on Saturday, notification will be posted to the Chamber’s…
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DSF Dunkers Polar Plunge Team Needs Your Help!
We have a Polar Bear Plunge team this year for the 2019 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge. The DSF Dunkers are asking for your help to raise money for our team and we could always use more dunkers. We are looking for donations for our team, and team members, and obviously more people who want to jump into the ocean in February. We like the…
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Weekly Beach Clean Ups Will Resume Nov 3rd
We will resume weekly beach clean ups on Saturdays next weekend. I already know this weekend is going to literally be a wash out on t he beaches with the coming potential nor'easter. We will pick up at Beach Plum on November 3rd and resume our usual schedule of a different beach each Saturday starting at 9 AM as we go down the coast.
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ASMFC Spiny Dogfish Board Sets Quotas for 2019-2021 Fishing Seasons
Yup, dogfish are regulated commercially, and the ASMFC is are requiring a 46% reduction in dogfish commercial catches . Let that sink in a minute, a 46% catch reduction of a fish that is a huge pain the butt in the surf and other locations due to its abundance. So if you think a fishery is not in decline because you are seeing a lot of fish,…
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The First Loggerhead Sea Turtles Hatch At Fenwick Island In Over 35 Years
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces rare event involving loggerhead sea turtles hatching at Fenwick Island State Park
FENWICK ISLAND (Oct. 24, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that 48 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings recently emerged from a nest at Fenwick Island State Park. Announcement of the…
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New Castle County Council Recognizes No Straw November
WILMINGTON (10/23/2018 ) – Tonight, New Castle County Council, led by Councilman John Cartier in partnership with Plastic Free Delaware, passed Resolution #R18-183 in recognition of No Straw November in order to raise awareness of the initiative to reduce the use of single-use plastics. The campaign encourages dining establishments to voluntarily…
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Action Figures Make Any Fish Look 50 Pounds
Our buddy Todd AF showed us how to make our juvy black drum look fifty pounds the other day. Never mind the fact Todd AF is a six-inch action figure, he catches big fish, well, according to him. He is fun to fish with, but really quiet which is great and annoying. He just catches a fish and holds it up, with a look on his face…
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Albies Making It To Delaware
I have been waiting weeks to see this , albies caught in Delaware. Well near enough to be called Delaware. Captain Keith Beebe of Surface Tension out of Lewes and his boys banged up some albies the other day. "They were busting on bait in schools out near site 11, little micro bait the small minnows. Right now they…
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Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Oct. 30 in Dover
DOVER (Oct. 24, 2018) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
The Council will discuss recent Atlantic Flyway Council recommendations regarding future Delaware waterfowl seasons, expanded waterfowl hunting opportunities at Ted…
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces Successful Piping Plover Nesting Season
Updates on other beachnesting birds
LEWES (Oct. 23, 2018) – The data is in, and DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is reporting a successful nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware, with an all-time high number of 16 breeding pairs producing 36 fledglings. Four pairs of piping plovers nested at the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, and…
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Millville Volunteer Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace set for January 12th
The Millville Volunteer Fire Company is hosting the first annual Outdoorsman Marketplace on January 12th. Benefiting the Millville Volunteer Fire Company to help raise money for a new fire hall. This is an outdoorsman show that is inside the firehall, from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturday January 12th. There isn't a rain date since it is…
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Masseys Ditch Dredge Project Announcement
The permit for The Massey's Ditch Dredging Project is up for public comment. The PDF is below with all the maps and details. This is pretty much a no-brainer, dredging needs to be done and then some.
"The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State, and local
agencies and officials; Indian…
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Tow Boat US Is Helping Mexico Beach And You can Too
From Captain Clarke Droney ...
I’m asking All of my Delaware and Maryland friends and fellow business owners for Help! On Thursday 10/18 my BOATUS counterpart Capt Robert Butler and Capt Casey left San Diego Ca with a 24’enclosed trailer full of supplies en-route to Mexico Beach Florida to assist with hurricane Michael relief effort. He’ll…
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The Orionids Will Peak Sunday
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.
Moonset is at 4 AM, between then and dawn would be a small, but great…
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Nautical Flea Market Moves To Sunday
The second annual Nautical Flea Market at Island Watersports in Fenwick Island is now on Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. DSF will be there with apparel, War On The Shore Hoodies and T-shirts (limited supply), DS Custom Tackle and other "stuff".
I will also be able to sign up anyone who wants to compete in the Fall Fish Bowl 2018.
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The first annual Fall Fish Bowl 2018 Is On The 24th of November
I would like to thank everyone for joining us this year and talking me into ... the first annual Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament. Due to an overwhelming response we were asked to set up a fall fish tournament for later in the season, we picked the 24th of November since it is Thanksgiving weekend and people are able to get around easier on…
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Frost Advisory And So It Begins
FROST ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM Gale Warning This Evening Until Late Tonight, Trucks, decks, yard, and house is covered in a thin layer of ice this morning. First frost of the year! Now the reality of winter can start to settle down.
The water temperatures for the inland bays are in the low sixties. The surf is 68 degrees. Going to be a…
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Governor Carney, DNREC, DelDOT and Partners Break Ground For Saltmarsh Boardwalk Project At Slaughter Beach
SLAUGHTER BEACH (Oct. 18, 2018) – This morning, Delaware Governor John Carney joined DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, state legislators, conservation partners, and the community of Slaughter Beach to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve Boardwalk project. The boardwalk and overlook will…
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DNREC’s Nonpoint Source Program offering free trees to Delaware residents in partnership with DDA’s Forest Service
DOVER (Oct. 18, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship Nonpoint Source Program is offering a free tree to Delaware residents in partnership with the Delaware Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program within the Department of Agriculture. The free tree program is part of the Arbor Day Foundation's Community Canopy Project to …
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expanded youth hunting days for 2018/19 seasons
DOVER (Oct. 18, 2018) – To promote youth hunting participation and recruitment, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has expanded and designated special youth hunting days on both public and private lands statewide. Youth hunters ages 10 through 15 can enjoy youth waterfowl hunting days on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 and Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019.…
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Falling Into Winter Like
Looks like summer packed her stuff and left, didn't even say goodbye! We are going to see some low forties for temperatures tomorrow. Meanwhile Pennsylvania could be seeing snow and I am still mowing my grass!! What a weird end of the season, or the beginning of one, depending on how you look at it. Fall weather is really here now and looks…
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces Annual Fall Trout Stocking Of White Clay Creek
NEWARK (Oct. 18, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek, an annual tradition since 2007 to provide anglers an opportunity to fish for trout in the fall. Since rainbow trout are a cold water species that do not survive the summer, fish stocked now should provide action…
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War On The Shore 2018 Results
Thank you to everyone for participating in the first annual War On The Shore surf fishing tournament. I think I had more fun running this tournament than actually fishing, I'm kidding, watching you all fish was killing me. Took all I had not to toss a spoon between anglers, that would have been ugly if I caught a qualifying fish. We had 185…
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False Albies On The Way
We have been down for a few days due to some computer and modem glitches. Something was disturbed in the matrix and our systems went haywire on Friday and we are still working out some bugs. Hoping this posts without any issues and we will be good to go.
albie candy
The false albie action is heating up in the surf in northern New…
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Indian River Inlet Has A Killer New Web Cam
(Oct 12 2018) ... It is nice to be able to use web cams to see the conditions for fishing and what not, especially during storms. Recently DELDOT added another webcam to the north pylon of the Charles W Cullen Bridge and it is an epic view. You can see the entire southside jetty and beach. Surfers will love and hate this…
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Spotted Lantern Fly Found In Kent County
A single spotted lanternfly has been found in Kent County Delaware. This is a serious issue since the spotted lantern fly can be an aggressive invasive species. That is a serious hazard for the agriculture industry. The Agriculture department is trying to do more surveys to see if this is an established population or just a random dead bug that…
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Delaware Tidal Finfish Advisory Council to meet Oct. 17 in Dover
DOVER (Oct. 17, 2018) – Delaware’s Tidal Finfish Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
The Council will address finfish topics including commercial anchor gill netting in the Delaware River, proposed changes to finfish regulations, and recent and proposed actions by…
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HUGE SALE Lighthouse View Bait And Tackle
This Friday to Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM, Lighthouse View Bait and Tackle at the Cape Henlopen fishing pier, will have a closing weekend sale. Dave Beebe "I am offering 25% off everything in the shop. We have limited supplies of some gear, first come first serve. We are loaded to the gills with bait for the War On The Shore anglers".
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War On The Shore Weather
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON Obviously we have been watching this weather closely. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the panhandle area. My friends in Pensacola did fine but other areas did not. The damage down there is pretty bad and they are just now barely getting a handle on things.…
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Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Host Workshop Addressing Law-Enforcement Issues in For-Hire Fisheries
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will host a workshop November 13-14 (Law Enforcement/ For-Hire Workshop) to identify issues related to law enforcement in for-hire fisheries and sale by recreational anglers of tilefish and tuna and to develop potential solutions. Specifically, the workshop will address:
Operator versus angler…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers rescue kayaker from culvert pipe
DELAWARE CITY (Oct. 10, 2018) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers rescued a 61-year-old Newark man on Oct. 7, after he was swept into a large culvert pipe under Port Penn Road while crabbing from a kayak near Delaware City.
A Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officer on routine patrol was alerted that…
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Check Out This Behemoth In The Harbor Of Safe Refuge
(Oct 2018) ... This just showed up last evening in Lewes and it is huge. I rounded the corner this morning heading to check out the pier (not shipwreck) that was exposed or washed up along the flats in Cape Henlopen State Park. This behemoth greeted me from atop the dune.
SEACOR SUPPORTER
CLASS 200’ LIFTBOAT has enough…
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Got Mullet?
It is party town USA at the Pier in the flats and Lewes Beach. Mullet are all over the flats, being pushed up by flounder and bluefish. This morning on flat calm water was quite the spectacle. Hundreds of mullet and baitfish pushing up at one time, porpoising along the top of the water to escape predators. You would see huge nervous spots…
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Bull Red Drum In Bethany Beach
(October 6, 2018) ... Just when you start asking around if anyone has caught or tried to catch a bull red from the surf near Ocean City, this happens. Matt Miller posted a picture to the DSF group page yesterday of one of the three bull reds he got in the surf in Bethany Beach.
Matt Miller with one of the three bull red drum he caught in…
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Northern Shrimp Benchmark Assessment Indicates Resource Continues to be Depleted
Portland, ME – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Northern Shrimp Section (Section) reviewed the results of the 2018 Northern Shrimp Benchmark Stock Assessment, which indicate the population remains depleted, with spawning stock biomass (SSB) at extremely low levels since 2013. SSB in 2017 was estimated at 1.7 million pounds, well…
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Drum Still Hitting Hard At Assateague
Dave Moore and several folks have been fishing hard at Assateague for the drum run and doing well all week. "Another epic morning shooting a tv segment with Outdoors Delmarva , unfortunately he (andrew Tawes) only got one of the fish on film, tune in to watch which one.. managed a 40" red pre sunrise, a 40" after sunrise, then a double-header 10…
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Killing It With Cocktails On Spoons
The cocktail or summer snapper bluefish action has been great in Cape Henlopen especially at the point. There have been a lot of bluefish schools all over bait fish. They are easy to hook up on spoons, especially the bayside of the point, where the water is calmer.
The ocean beaches have some good action as well but it is…
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War On The Shore Registration Open This Weekend
We have opened up registration for War On The Shore this weekend until Sunday at 11:30 PM. We had several ask if they could still register, so we decided to open it back up. This is general registration only. T-shirts are already printed and they look great. ASAP Screen Printing did an amazing job as usual. I have some extra shirts and even…
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DNREC Announces More Delaware Hunting Seasons Opening In October
DOVER (Oct. 5, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that additional Delaware hunting seasons are opening this month, including expanded Sunday deer hunting opportunities. Sunday deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays through the end of the deer season on Feb. 3, 2019, using only those hunting methods legal for the…
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 24-30
Reminder for the week: Who are the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police?
DOVER (Oct. 5, 2018) – 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 Fish & Wildlife Natural…
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DelDOT Announces the Lighting of Indian River Inlet Bridge and SR 1 Toll Plazas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dover (Oct 2018) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there is an annual national campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer risks, the value of screening and early detection, and treatment options available to women and men who are diagnosed with one of the many forms of breast cancer. Taking part in this important…
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