Topic: Outdoors and Recreation
Delaware is rich in natural beauty. Its landscape ranges from the rolling hills of New Castle County, through the coastal marshes and river systems of Kent County, to the woodlands and beaches of...
View ArticleTopic: Wildlife and Fish
DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife manages nearly 50,000 acres of land that provides habitat for a multitude of wild plants, animals, fish, insects and rare species of all kinds. And it spearheads...
View ArticleTopic: Wetlands
A wetland is simply an area of land that is wet during the growing season. All true wetlands have three characteristics: typical wetland plants, wetland soils, and evidence that water is or can be at...
View ArticleTopic: Ocean and Coasts
Nearly 40% of of the US population lives in a coastal county. In Delaware, everyone lives in a coastal county and many of us find ourselves on or near the shore on a daily basis. The post Topic: Ocean...
View ArticleYour Guide to Nature, Conservation and Fun
Outdoor Delaware, Delaware's award-winning conservation magazine, is published four times each year and presents stunning photography, detailed feature articles, regular columnists, and more. The post...
View ArticleGet Out and Enjoy Delaware’s Great Outside
The Play Outside map from Delaware State Parks will help you find the right park, preserve, trail or playground so you can head out and play outside. The post Get Out and Enjoy Delaware’s Great Outside...
View ArticleDivision of Fish and Wildlife
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on approximately 68,000...
View ArticleDelaware Fishing Report
The Delaware Fishing Report offers information on when to fish, where to fish, which species are biting, and how to catch them. It is written weekly by veteran Delaware angler Eric Burnley, Sr. Find...
View ArticleConservation Access Pass
DNREC's Conservation Access Pass provides needed funding to help the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife maintain and improve public access, facilities, and wildlife habitat on State Wildlife Areas....
View ArticleReport a Tagged Largemouth Bass
The Division of Fish and Wildlife monitors largemouth bass in Delaware rivers to help maintain a sustainable bass population and provide recreational fishing opportunities. Reports from anglers about...
View ArticleFish Monitoring via Electrofisher
The Division of Fish and Wilfdlife uses electrofishing to safely sample fish populations in a variety of water bodies. Electrofishing is one of the most efficient sampling methods available to...
View ArticleDelaware’s Public Freshwater Fishing Ponds
More than 30 Delaware freshwater lakes and ponds are open for fishing and other recreation. These impoundments, most of them managed by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, range in size from five...
View ArticleSmall Pond Angling
In addition to Delaware's many state-owned freshwater fishing ponds, there are nine small ponds, most geared toward bank fishing and most managed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. They are ideal...
View ArticleDivision of Parks and Recreation
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View ArticleBoating
Delaware's ocean and bay waters, rivers, lakes and ponds offer opportunities for boating. [row] [column md="6"] [panel type="success"] Boating Safety The Office of Boating Safety and Education helps...
View ArticleBoating Safety
The DNREC Office of Boating Safety and Education's mission is to develop individual awareness, skills, commitment to safe responsible behavior, and constructive actions in safe boating. The goal for...
View ArticleBoating Safety Course Schedule
The Office of Boating Safety and Education and its partners offer a Basic Boating Safety Course that meets the Delaware requirement for mandatory boating education. Courses are offered by different...
View ArticleBoating Safety for Kids
The Office of Boating Safety and Education takes great pride in educating Delaware's youth on boating safety. They offer several programs to get children interested in and learning about boating...
View ArticleBoating or Fishing Event Application
A boating/fishing event permit from DNREC's Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources Police is required for safety reasons when holding an event on the water. [column md="5" xclass="col-xs-12 col-lg-4...
View ArticleVolunteer with DNREC
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups. [column md="4" xclass="col-xs-12 col-lg-3 pull-right"] [modal...
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