News Releases

For more information, call the Communications Office of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources at (803) 667-0696 in Columbia. For immediate needs, contact Brett Witt at Newsdesk@dnr.sc.gov.

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May 20, 2013

• DNR Courtesy boating inspections set during Memorial Day weekend
• DNR stocks 500 channel catfish at Bonneau Ferry WMA

May 9, 2013

• DNR stocks 750 channel cats in Lake Ashwood in Lee County
• Seabirds begin nesting along SC coast
• Statewide deer harvest decreases slightly in 2012
• Thermal thinning and pruning with prescribed fire benefits longleaf pine stands

May 2, 2013

• Chapman HS has clean sweep in Upstate fishing tourney
• Dixie HS angler wins B.A.S.S. Nation Junior Bassmaster Southern Divisional
• DNR recognizes Volunteers of the Year
• Oyster season closes May 15, clam season to close May 31
• SC Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series donates $50,000 to Memorial Reef Project
• Wheelchair turkey hunt held in Upstate

April 25, 2013

• 2013 public alligator hunting, special WMA season applications available online May 1
• DNR graduates 14 from Criminal Justice Academy
• Drought officially over for all South Carolina counties
• Sign up now for May 11 Lake Russell kids fishing rodeo
• South Carolina Conservation Bank Board to meet April 30 in Columbia

April 18, 2013

• DNR seeks angler support for cobia research
• Don't adopt a ‘lost’ fawn, it's illegal and likely not abandoned
• Natural Resources Board meets April 25 near Gresham
• Pro angler Hank Parker to headline May 14 TL Hanna HS fundraiser
• Register now for Lake Hartwell Family Fishing Clinic, Jasper Co. Youth Fishing Rodeo
• State wildlife, fisheries group meets April 23 at Bonneau

April 11, 2013

• Aiken County wildlife area opens to the public Saturdays in May
• Ask Questions of Our Experts on Facebook on April 19
• Register now for Lexington Co. Family Fishing Clinic, Dorchester Co. Youth Fishing Rodeo
• SC, GA DNR's, Army Corps team up for Lake Thurmond striper study

April 4, 2013

• SC Drought Response Committee conference call, April 24, 10 a.m.
• Ask Questions of Our Experts on Facebook on April 19
• Register for upcoming Family Fishing Clinics, Fishing Rodeos
• Paddling the SC coast is now easier than ever!

March 28, 2013

• Registration still available for upcoming Family Fishing Clinics
• Successful fall dove hunt depends on planning, preparing fields now
• Two high schools share first annual DNR Youth Bass Fishing Championship

March 21, 2013

• Archery in the Schools state tournament at Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic in Columbia
• Cliff Pitts wildlife area in Laurens County is open for turkey hunting this spring
• DNR continues to add dates to youth fishing rodeos around the state
• DNR announces closing dates of Upstate range
• DNR completes new regional ocean data layers for the southeast
• National Flood Safety Awareness Week March 18-22
• Public asked to report sightings of state-endangered swallow-tailed kite

March 14, 2013

• Bat disease white-nose syndrome confirmed in South Carolina
  
• S.C. Senate confirms Glenn McFadden as new DNR Board member
• Spring turkey season forecast good, youth day March 30
• March Madness is underway for weather observation
• Reel Art contest winners announced
• Adult-youth fishing open at Bonneau Ferry

March 7, 2013

• Boardwalk at Dungannon Plantation Heritage Preserve closed to protect nesting wood storks
• Aquatic Plant Management Council meets March 11 in Columbia
• Spring turkey hunters should order tags now for upcoming season
• Boating Infrastructure Grant Workshop scheduled for March 20 at Ft. Johnson
• Brushy ditch banks, weedy field borders are beneficial to wildlife around farms
• March 2 Youth Bass Fishing anglers hold tournaments around the state
  

February 28, 2013

• Even more dates added to Family Fishing Clinics
• Archaeological excavations open at Great Pee Dee March 11
  
• DNR hosts series of youth fishing rodeos around the state

February 21, 2013

• Contact DNR to hunt hogs, coyotes, and armadillos at night
• SC artificial reef GPS data now available for download
• Aiken County wildlife area opens to the public four Saturdays in March
• Additional dates added to Family Fishing Clinics
• 4,623 sea turtle nests reported for 2012 season
• Freezing temperatures don't slow down Dixie Hornet Anglers
• Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund donates $167,850 to DNR
• Rep. Bill Hixon and 14 young hunters bag squirrel on recent hunt

February 14, 2013

• S.C. Wildlife’s 29th annual outdoor photo contest accepting entries
  
• DNR program helps keep waterways clean
• SC sea turtle volunteer recognized at international symposium
• DNR program helps keep waterways clean
  
• Duck hunters finish the season on DNR Waterfowl Management Areas
• DNR Youth Bass Fishing Championship to be held on Lake Murray March 23
• Jocassee Gorges ecological burns to restore habitat, improve safety
• Antler measuring sessions set across South Carolina
• Aiken County wildlife area opens to public on four Saturdays in March
• Natural Resources Board meets Feb. 15 in Charleston

February 7, 2013

• New fishing pier dedicated Feb. 8 at Steamboat Landing on Edisto Island
  
• Youth coon hunt to be held Feb. 9 in Barnwell
  
• Volunteer instructors sought for new Family Fishing Clinics
• Draft 2013 Aquatic Plant Management Plan available for public review, comment

January 31, 2013

• S.C. Drought Committee downgrades drought status for 26 counties
  
• Youth Federal Waterfowl days set for Feb. 2-3
  
• Spring turkey hunters should order tags now for upcoming season
• T.L. Hanna holds fishing tourney on muddy Lake Seccession

January 24, 2013

• SC Drought Response Committee conference call, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.
• Complete collection of duck stamp art to be displayed at Anderson Arts Center through Feb. 22
• Shooting Sports Field Day set for Feb. 9 near Garnett
  

January 17, 2013

• Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic set for March 22-24 at State Fairgrounds in Columbia
• 2012 Environmental Awareness award nominations sought
• Youth coon hunt to be held in Ridgeville on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013
• S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Jan. 24 in Columbia

January 10, 2013

• Camp Wildwood of South Carolina open for 2013 registration
• Public invited to Family Fishing Clinics
• Fishing seminar to be held at Conway HS on Feb. 2
• North Island hog hunts with dogs to remove destructive feral hogs
• Upstate youth deer hunts are exciting, challenging and fun!

January 3, 2013

• Late-season migratory bird season continues
• NRCS/Conservation Districts accepting applications from SC farmers, ranchers for Conservation Initiatives
  
• Youth coon hunt to be held in McConnells on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
  
• Shooting Sports Field Day set for Feb.9 near Garnett
• 2012 Environmental Awareness award nominations sought
  

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