Division of Fish and Wildlife - DNREC
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Division of Fish and Wildlife - DNREC
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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 acres of public land. The division oversees wildlife resource conservation and control of mosquito populations and offers hunter, boating and aquatic education programs. It provides licenses and registration for hunting, fishing and boating.
Wildlife
The division manages
wildlife and wildlife habitat
, public
wildlife areas
,
hunting
and
wildlife viewing
.
Fisheries
The division manages
recreational and commercial fisheries
and proves public
fishing and boating access
.
Licensing and Registration
The division provides
hunting and fishing licenses
, permits,
boat registrations
,
waterfowl stamps
,
trout stamps
and
Conservation Access Passes
.
Guides, Seasons and Maps
The division publishes the
Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide
, the
Delaware Fishing Guide
and the weekly
Delaware Fishing Report
. It manages
hunting seasons
and provides
outdoor recreation maps
.
Mosquitos and Ticks
The division works to control
mosquitoes
and
ticks
in Delaware and manages and restores marshlands throughout the state.
Natural Resources Police
The Delaware Natural Resources Police
Fish and Wildlife Unit
investigates hunting, fishing and boating violations. They patrol Delaware waterways, state wildlife areas and state-owned boating access areas, fishing ponds and piers.
Education and Outreach
The division offers a variety of
educational and outreach programs
, including programs designed specifically for
school groups in grades K through 12
.
Social Media
Follow the
Division of Fish and Wildlife
on Facebook. Find the Department (@DelawareDNREC) on
several major social media platforms
.
Contact Us
Report a Violation
Regulations
Recent Public Notices
News Headlines
Meetings, Classes and Events
Advisory Councils
Delaware Bayshore Initiative
Related Topics:
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,
division homepage
,
fish
,
fishing
,
hunting
,
outdoors and recreation
,
wildlife
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Report a Violation
Hunting, Fishing, and Boating Violations
Call: 800-523-3336
Text: FWTIP to TIP411 (847411)
Operation Gametheft
Report Poaching at 1-800-292-3030
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Division of Fish and Wildlife Notices
Public Hearing: Proposed Total Fish Length Regulation
(3/1/2026)
Second Notice: Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(2/11/2026)
Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(1/4/2026)
Notice of Public Hearing: Revisions to the Boating Regulations
(10/1/2025)
Public Hearing: Delaware Wildlife Regulations
(8/1/2025)
Public Comment on an Environmental Assessment of a Proposal to Construct a New Wildlife Observation Tower, Boardwalk, and Parking at the Assawoman Wildlife Area
(5/30/2025)
Notice of Public Hearing: Shellfish Aquaculture Regulations
(3/4/2025)
Second Notice: Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(2/10/2025)
Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(1/6/2025)
Second Notice: Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(2/25/2024)
All DNREC Public Notices
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Upcoming Public Meetings, Classes and Outdoor Events
April 24, 2026 --
Beachcombing with DuPont Nature Center Naturalists
April 25, 2026 --
Boating Safety Class
May 3, 2026 --
Basic Hunter Education Field Day
May 6, 2026 --
Native Species Commission Education Subcommittee
May 15, 2026 --
Take A Kid Fishing!
June 2, 2026 --
Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish
June 6, 2026 --
Boating Safety Class
June 6, 2026 --
2026 Youth Fishing Tournament
Division of Fish and Wildlife meetings are posted on the
DNREC events calendar
and on the state
Public Meeting Calendar
.
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Divisions
Office of the Secretary
Div. of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Div. of Air Quality
Div. of Water
Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Div. of Fish and Wildlife
Div. of Parks and Recreation
Div. of Watershed Stewardship
About DNREC
DNREC Divisions
Boards and Councils
Vision and Mission
Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Environmental Justice at DNREC
Civil Rights and DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Internships with DNREC
Natural Resources Police
Topics of Interest
Open Data
Online Apps
E-Mail Lists
Coastal Zone Act
Admin. Law
Regulatory Development
Regulations
Environmental Permitting
DNREC Permit Fees
Secretary’s Orders
Public Notices
Public Meetings
Public Hearings
Environmental Appeals Board
Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board
FOIA Requests
DNREC News
Newsroom
Meetings and Events
Outdoor Delaware
Brand and Logo
Social Media
Digital Newsletter
Be the First to Know
Contact Us
DNREC Menu
Listen
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 acres of public land. The division oversees wildlife resource conservation and control of mosquito populations and offers hunter, boating and aquatic education programs. It provides licenses and registration for hunting, fishing and boating.
Wildlife
The division manages
wildlife and wildlife habitat
, public
wildlife areas
,
hunting
and
wildlife viewing
.
Fisheries
The division manages
recreational and commercial fisheries
and proves public
fishing and boating access
.
Licensing and Registration
The division provides
hunting and fishing licenses
, permits,
boat registrations
,
waterfowl stamps
,
trout stamps
and
Conservation Access Passes
.
Guides, Seasons and Maps
The division publishes the
Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide
, the
Delaware Fishing Guide
and the weekly
Delaware Fishing Report
. It manages
hunting seasons
and provides
outdoor recreation maps
.
Mosquitos and Ticks
The division works to control
mosquitoes
and
ticks
in Delaware and manages and restores marshlands throughout the state.
Natural Resources Police
The Delaware Natural Resources Police
Fish and Wildlife Unit
investigates hunting, fishing and boating violations. They patrol Delaware waterways, state wildlife areas and state-owned boating access areas, fishing ponds and piers.
Education and Outreach
The division offers a variety of
educational and outreach programs
, including programs designed specifically for
school groups in grades K through 12
.
Social Media
Follow the
Division of Fish and Wildlife
on Facebook. Find the Department (@DelawareDNREC) on
several major social media platforms
.
Contact Us
Report a Violation
Regulations
Recent Public Notices
News Headlines
Meetings, Classes and Events
Advisory Councils
Delaware Bayshore Initiative
Related Topics:
dfw
,
division homepage
,
fish
,
fishing
,
hunting
,
outdoors and recreation
,
wildlife
Office of the Secretary
Division of Air Quality
Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Division of Water
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division of Watershed Stewardship
DNREC Newsroom
Public Meetings
Public Notices
DNREC Regulations
Environmental Justice
Non-Discrimination Notice
DNREC Open Data
FOIA Requests
DNREC Divisions
About DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Contact Us
+
Delaware's Government
Delaware's Governor
State Agencies
Elected Officials
General Assembly
Delaware Courts
State Employees
Cities & Towns
Delaware State Code
State Regulations
Business First Steps
Phone Directory
Locations Directory
Public Meetings
Voting & Elections
Transparency
Health Insurance
Tax Center
Personal Income Tax
Privacy Policy
Weather & Travel
Contact Us
Corporations
Franchise Tax
Gross Receipts Tax
Withholding Tax
Delaware Topics
Help Center
Mobile Apps
E-mail / Text Alerts
Social Media
Make Text Size Smaler
Reset Text Size
Make Text Size Bigger
Built by the
Government Information Center
©MMXXVI
Delaware.gov
-
Report a Violation
Hunting, Fishing, and Boating Violations
Call: 800-523-3336
Text: FWTIP to TIP411 (847411)
Operation Gametheft
Report Poaching at 1-800-292-3030
Dismiss
Division of Fish and Wildlife Notices
Public Hearing: Proposed Total Fish Length Regulation
(3/1/2026)
Second Notice: Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(2/11/2026)
Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(1/4/2026)
Notice of Public Hearing: Revisions to the Boating Regulations
(10/1/2025)
Public Hearing: Delaware Wildlife Regulations
(8/1/2025)
Public Comment on an Environmental Assessment of a Proposal to Construct a New Wildlife Observation Tower, Boardwalk, and Parking at the Assawoman Wildlife Area
(5/30/2025)
Notice of Public Hearing: Shellfish Aquaculture Regulations
(3/4/2025)
Second Notice: Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(2/10/2025)
Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(1/6/2025)
Second Notice: Availability of Delaware Bay Shellfish Grounds for Leasing
(2/25/2024)
All DNREC Public Notices
Dismiss
Upcoming Public Meetings, Classes and Outdoor Events
April 24, 2026 --
Beachcombing with DuPont Nature Center Naturalists
April 25, 2026 --
Boating Safety Class
May 3, 2026 --
Basic Hunter Education Field Day
May 6, 2026 --
Native Species Commission Education Subcommittee
May 15, 2026 --
Take A Kid Fishing!
June 2, 2026 --
Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish
June 6, 2026 --
Boating Safety Class
June 6, 2026 --
2026 Youth Fishing Tournament
Division of Fish and Wildlife meetings are posted on the
DNREC events calendar
and on the state
Public Meeting Calendar
.
Dismiss