CNB Huntng/Fishing Delaware:Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter: Feb. 16-22

Reminder for the week: Boaters urged to check gear for new season, be prepared for cold water

DOVER (Feb. 27, 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 Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 16-22 made 797 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, with no vessel boardings this week for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 24 complaints and issued 17 citations, five of which were related to the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail, where there is an increased Fish & Wildlife Enforcement presence.

An incident of particular note was:

· On Feb. 20, Fish & Wildlife Enforcement officers cited four teenagers for one count each of possession and/or consumption of marijuana following a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Marian R. Okie Memorial Wildlife Preserve near Massey’s Landing in Sussex County. The four teens were issued summonses to appear in court at a later date.