DNREC Reminder for the week: Hunters should ‘get the lead out’ for waterfowl season

DOVER (Nov. 21, 2014) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 11-17 made 1,243 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including five vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 70 complaints and issued 65 citations, one of which was related to increased Fish & Wildlife Enforcement presence at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail.