The youth fishing program kicks off Tuesday, April 22, and runs through Saturday, August 2. (Photo by SeventyFour/Shutterstock)

Kids reel in summer fun with free ‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ events

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Young anglers across Delaware are in for a season full of fishing, fun, and fresh air, thanks to the return of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) popular “Take a Kid Fishing!” program. Geared toward children ages 6 to 15, the free fishing events run throughout the spring and summer, offering hands-on lessons in basic fishing techniques, …

Trout season in Kent and Sussex counties begins in 15 days with a youth-only day March 1. (Photo by ANDY_BOWLIN/iStock Getty Images)

Kent/Sussex trout season kicks off with youth-only day March 1

Jarek RutzCulture

Delaware’s youngest fisherman have just a couple weeks left until trout season kicks off. The season will officially open for youth anglers under the age of 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, and will be followed by the regular trout season for all anglers starting a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 2. On youth opening day, fishing …

The number of permit applications for turkey hunting season hit an all-time high in 2025. (Photo by enterlinedesign/Adobe Stock)

2025 turkey hunting season draws record applicants, permits

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Sports

It’s huntin’ season in Delaware.  And many – a record number – of First Staters want to partake. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced Monday that the 2025 lottery for State Wildlife Area Spring Turkey Season hunting permits held last month had drawn the largest applicant pool since the state’s first wild turkey lottery was held …

Some are upset that the State Fair does not allow guns on the fairgrounds.

Del. gun advocate groups furious over State Fair weapons ban

Jarek RutzCulture, Headlines

Gun owners and gun rights advocates are upset about a no-gun policy at the Delaware State Fair, even though the policy has been in place for decades. The addition of weapon detectors and screening devices at the fair entrance this year seemed to raise awareness of the policy. “The Delaware State Fair is now officially anti-gun,” read a statement from …