Optional Outdoor Activities

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Tautog Fishing Trip
The tautog, also known as the blackfish, is a species of wrasse native to the western Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. This species inhabits hard substrate habitats in inshore waters at depths from 1 to 75 m (5 to 245 ft).

Participants are responsible for: Warm jackets and pants, and waterproof or water-resistant gear. There will be a cabin on the fish boat and it will be heated. 

 

Archery Whitetail Hunt at Trap Pond
Once used as an industrial logging pond starting in the late 1700s, Trap Pond is home to the northern-most, naturally occurring, stand of Baldcypress trees. Trap Pond hosts a high diversity of plant and tree species and is an excellent fishery for bass and other warm-water fish species. This is an archery hunt for whitetail deer at Trap Pond State Park. Compound bows and crossbow are the allowed method of take. 

Participants are responsible for: Hunting clothes (winter gear), hunting license, compound bow or crossbow, and meat processing.

 

Long Range Rifle Shooting
The Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club was founded soon after World War II by several World War II vets. The Club has the following ranges:

• 1000 yard rifle range, 15-bench, covered firing position, with open firing points at 800 and 900 yards

• 600 yard rifle range, 12-bench, covered firing position, with open firing points at 200, 300, and 500 yards

• Multipurpose 300 yard range, 15-bench, covered firing position, with impact areas at 100, 200, and 300 yards

 

All skill levels and experience welcomed and encouraged. Firearms and ammo will be provided. Transportation will be provided, and the range is about a 45 min. drive.

Participants are responsible for: Ear and eye protection, warm jackets and pants, waterproof or water-resistant gear, and sturdy boots are recommended.

 

IDPA Style Pistol Shooting
The Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club was founded soon after World War II by several World War II vets. The Club has the following ranges:

• 25 yard, 4-bench, covered pistol range

• (3) 25 yard, uncovered, pistol ranges

• 40 yard, uncovered, pistol range

• 50 yard, 2-bench, covered pistol range

 

All skill levels and experience welcomed and encouraged. Firearms and ammo will be provided. Transportation will be provided and the range is about a 45min drive.

Participants are responsible for: Ear and eye protection, warm jackets and pants, waterproof or water-resistant gear, and sturdy boots are recommended.

 

Quail Hunting
Marshtown Hunting Preserve provides the upland game hunter an environment that is as natural and non-commercial as possible. Our goal is to create a safe, friendly operation that your hunting party will enjoy. You will be challenged by the combination of natural and cultivated cover. There are open fields, brushy areas, wooded sections, and large cultivated food plots for the birds to seek food and shelter. We will start the hunt at 8am and will end at noon. There is a 10 quail limit per hunter and bird cleaning is included.

Participants are responsible for: Warm weather hunting gear, minimum of 200 sq. in of hunter orange, firearms and ammo (no shot larger than number 6 allowed), and hunting license.

 

Trapping Activity
Take a field trip around Delaware to learn about the various types of trapping they have available.

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Participants are responsible for: Winter clothing. Please bring winter jackets, pants, and boots.