Reminder for the week: Waterfowl hunters, check your gear for prohibited lead shot

DOVER (Oct. 23, 2015) – 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 Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 12-18 made 1,289 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, including 254 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 31 complaints and issued 20 citations, two of which were related to the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail, where there is an increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence.