DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter: September 2nd to 8th | cnbnews.net

Reminder for week: Boaters, jet ski operators reminded to wear engine shut off safety lanyard

 DOVER (Sept. 12, 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 Natural Resources Police, Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Agents between Sept. 2-8 made 918 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 143 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 38 complaints and issued 24 citations, two of which of which were related to increased Fish and Wildlife Enforcement presence at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail currently under construction.