Delaware Youth Waterfowl Hunt Scheduled for October 4

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is again providing young and disabled (non-ambulatory) hunters a special opportunity to hunt waterfowl Saturday, Oct. 4. Hunting is permitted statewide on private and public lands, including state wildlife areas and federal refuges. Check specific area regulations for lottery times and blind availability.
Young hunters must be between 10-15 [...]

For the Fifth Straight Year, Chronic Wasting Disease Is Not Found in Delaware Deer Sampling

Nearly 600 brain and lymph node tissue samples from white-tailed deer in all three counties of Delaware showed no evidence of chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. This brings the total number of Delaware deer tested since 2003 to more than 2,400.
During the October muzzleloader and November shotgun [...]

Record 150 Young Anglers Fish Lums Pond in 22nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

The steamy hot weather on June 7 did not keep a record 150 young anglers and their families from turning out at the New Castle County location of the 22nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife. The eager group crowded the banks of Lums Pond in Bear, poles, [...]

Fish for Free in Delaware Waters June 7 and 8

Have you been thinking of casting a line into that nearby stream or daydreaming about a sunny afternoon on the beach with your surf rod and reel, but just haven’t gotten round to purchasing your 2008 Delaware fishing license yet?
To celebrate National Fishing Week, June 1-8, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife invites you [...]

Division of Fish and Wildlife to Host 22nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament on June 7

As part of its activities for National Fishing Week, June 1-8, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its 22nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 7 at Ingrams Pond in Millsboro, Wyoming Pond in Town Park, Wyoming, and at the dog training area at Lums Pond [...]

Volunteers, Boats Sought for June 21 Inland Bays Cleanup

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section in Sussex County, along with the Center for the Inland Bays and the Division of Parks and Recreation, will be hosting the Fourth Annual Cleanup of the Inland Bays beginning at 9 a.m. and finishing up about 3 p.m., Saturday, June 21.
This year there will be [...]

Registration Open Now for Free Conservation Day Camp on May 17

Children ages 8 to 14 are invited to learn more about our natural resources and the outdoor activities our state has to offer when the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife hosts its annual Camp Awareness from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at the Redden State Forest Headquarters Tract near Georgetown.

Planned activity [...]