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• DNREC Updates Hunting Guidance on Direct Supervision for 16- to 20-Year-old Hunters September 29, 2026
  DNREC has updated Delaware hunting guidance concerning direct supervision for 18- to 20-year-old hunters after a state Supreme Court ruling struck down a lower court decision that had allowed 18- to 20-year-olds to hunt without direct supervision when using a range of hunting firearms.
• Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Set for October 17 September 28, 2026
  Family fun, food and entertainment await visitors to the 18th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival.
• Take the Ultimate Delaware Fall Road Trip September 18, 2026
  Take the ultimate road trip to Delaware State Parks this fall to explore fall festivals and special events and stay to bike, hike, paddle, camp, discover history or participate in seasonal programs.
• Delaware Confirms Third Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer September 16, 2026
  With Delaware confirming a third case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in central Sussex County, DNREC will hold a community meeting Sept. 16 in Georgetown (with virtual option for attending) updating the state's response to CWD and explaining the adoption of temporary emergency deer hunting regulations for the evolving in-state presence […]
• Free Private Well Water Testing Available for Delawareans September 14, 2026
  Delawareans who rely on private wells for their drinking water can request free testing for PFAS and a range of other contaminants through a statewide program offered by DNREC and DHSS.

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