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 Pages Tagged With: "Fisheries"

Shellfish Dealer

Certification as a Shellfish Dealer Certification as a shellfish dealer is required to conduct processing of bivalve Certification by the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) as a shellfish dealer/processor is required prior to conducting certain activities included in the definition of a bivalve shellfish handler. Bivalve shellfish include all edible species of […]

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Shellfish Aquaculture

Leases/permits are required for shellfish aquaculture in Delaware’s Inland Bays (Rehoboth, Indian River and Little Assawoman Bays). The Division of Fish and Wildlife is responsible for reviewing and issuing shellfish aquaculture leases/permits to applicants. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing/shellfish-aquaculture/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Fisheries Term 15 years, renewed annually Fee Application Fee: $300Lease Fees:– […]

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Fishing Guide Licenses

Licenses for Fishing Guides All individuals receiving monetary or in-kind compensation for providing personal guide services to anglers are required to have a Delaware Fishing Guide License. For individual recreational fishing licenses, please see the Recreational Licensing Page on DNREC’s website More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/licenses/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Recreational Licensing Term Delaware’s […]

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Commercial Fishing Licenses

Various licenses for commercial fishing The Division of Fish and Wildlife is responsible for issuing licenses to eligible commercial fishers. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Commercial Licensing Term Commercial Fishing licenses, all types, shall expire on December 31 of each year. Fee http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/c023/ Applicable Laws http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/ Applicable Rules and Regulations […]

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