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New state record largemouth bass caught
James D. Hitchens of Georgetown with 10-pound, 10-ounce state record largemouth bass that he caught and then released - alive
 ... then released, alive, after certification
When James D. Hitchens of Georgetown set out March 22 for his favorite Sussex County fishing hole, he planned to catch largemouth bass, baiting his line with a live shiner minnow. However, he didn’t expect to set a new state record with the big bass that took his bait. “I’ve never had one over eight pounds,” Hitchens said. “So I was hoping for over eight pounds.” MORE
 
 
NEWS from Fish & Wildlife:Early successional plant community
  • Turkey season begins April 14th! To view a list of 2012 Turkey Check Stations, click here.

  • Division of Fish & Wildlife photo contest winners announced. Click here to see winning photos.

  • Check out the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program's new webpage, Plants and Plant Communities, for links to The Flora of Delaware Online and The Delaware Vegetation Community Map.

  • ALERT: DNREC's Fisheries section seeks information on catches of invasive northern snakehead fish. Click here for more information. 

  •  "Take a Kid  Fishing!"
    The Division of Fish & Wildlife will offer several free "Take a Kid Fishing!" events and volunteer trainings in the upcoming months. Pre-registration is required for all events. For more information, click here.

Fisheries updates:

  • 2012-13 Delaware Fishing GuideADVISORY: Due to issues at the hatchery beyond DNREC's control, trout stocking scheduled for May 3 has been canceled.

  • The 2012 Delaware Fishing Guide is now available. Find it online or at your local licensing agent.

  • New regulations are in effect for river herring. As of February 11, 2012 it is unlawful to harvest river herring (alewife and blueback herring) recreationally or commercially. Click link for more information.

  • The final amended regulations for tautog in also went into effect Feb. 11, 2012. Click link for more information.

  •  The trout stocking schedule has been released. Click here to view the press release and here to view the schedule.

  • Cedar Creek Boar Ramp construction continues. Click here for the latest information.

  • Angling is off to a stellar start this year with the continued mild weather, according to this week's Fishing Report.

  • Delaware anglers are advised to register with New Jersey's Saltwater Recreational  Registry Program. Click here for more information.

  • ADVISORY:The required FIN (Fisherman Information Network) number for Delaware anglers is generated automatically on all individual fishing licenses sold through the state's electronic licensing systems. Exempt anglers, non-resident boat license holders without an individual license and anglers fishing on licensed boats who do not have an individual license still have to www.delaware-fin.com or call 800-432-9228 toll-free to obtain a FIN number.
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REMINDER: Delawareans and non-residents alike now must be licensed to fish fresh and salt water. Crabbing and clamming also require licenses.

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ONLINE HUNTER REGISTRATION
Delaware Hunter and Trapper registration website: A "clearinghouse" site that facilitates everything from online deer registration to providing hunters with the various identification numbers they may need throughout Delaware's hunting seasons.

Delaware Safe and Ethical Hunter LogoHunter / Trapper Education Access, where you can:

  •  • Find a hunter education course;
     • Sign up for hunter education courses;
     • Enter or update your personal contact information, and
     • Print your Hunter Education Certification Card.

ADVISORY: Delaware law now requires live firing of a shotgun as part of basic hunter education. If you are about to sign up for a basic hunter ed. course, please download, complete and mail in the new liability release. Please note the release requires the signature of students 18 years old or older, or of parents / guardians of hunter ed. students under the age of 18.

 

Wildlife
Information for hunters – licenses, seasons, guides, maps and more. Conservation and education – Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, the Delaware Shorebird Monitoring Project, Duck Stamp Program/Contest and more.

Fisheries
Info for anglers – licenses, access areas, guides, maps and more. Conservation and education – Artificial Reef program, Aquatic Resources Education Center, Trout Stamp Program, Fish Consumption advisories and more.

Enforcement
Hunting, fishing, boating and habitat management – fishing and boating access areas, licenses, boat registration and safety classes, Operation Game Theft, Canine Program, Vessel Safety Check Stations and more.

Mosquito Control
Mosquito spraying announcements, mosquitoes and homeowners, West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases, Northern Delaware Wetlands Rehabilitation Program and more.

Education
Conservation & instructional info for all ages – Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, Landowner Incentive Program, Aquatic Resources Education Center, Hunting/Fishing Boating education, Becoming An Outdoors-Woman Program, Eco Explorers, Adopt-a-Wetland,  Delaware Wildlife Action Plan and more.

Volunteer!
Ecological Restoration Team, Beach Grass Planting, Certified Citizen Naturalist Volunteer Program, Delaware Shorebird Project, Delaware Amphibian Monitoring Program, Citizen Osprey Monitoring and more.

More…
An alphabetical list of all topics within the Division of Fish & Wildlife.

Calendar
DNREC Public Meetings on the Statewide Calendar

 
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