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November 28, 2013
- Highlights from the seabird nesting season at DNR bird sanctuaries
- Sixty percents of S.C. least terns now nest on rooftops around the state
- DNR unveils new Marine Stocking website
- Youth coon hunt to be held in Heath Springs on Dec. 14
- Upstate mobility impaired hunts were a big success in 2013
- 2013 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation State Junior Championship held at Lake Murray
November 21, 2013
- DNR begins program for removal of double-crested cormorants from Santee Cooper lakes
- Wild and domestic turkeys: birds of a different feather
- Hunting season is a time to practice and promote firearm safety
- Youth coon hunt to be held in Georgetown on Saturday, Dec. 7
November 14, 2013
- Sibling bear orphans released back into South Carolina mountains
- Channel catfish stocked in Saluda River near Ware Shoals
- Midlands Striper Club donates $7500 to DNR
- The Outdoor Dream Foundation recognizes the T.L. Hanna Fishing Team
- Redbreast stocked in Little Pee Dee at Galivants Ferry
- South Carolina Conservation Bank reviews revenues at recent meeting
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Nov. 21 in Columbia
November 7, 2013
- Shrimp-baiting season closes Nov. 12 in S.C. waters
- Dove hunting resumes Nov. 23
- 2013 Environmental Awareness award nominations sought
October 31, 2013
- Wild turkey reproduction drops significantly this summer
- Smallmouth bass stocked in Lake Jocassee at Devils Fork State Park
- State Heritage Trust Advisory Board meets Nov. 7 in Richland County
- Youth coon hunt to be held in Fountain Inn on Saturday, Nov.16
October 24, 2013
- 1,500 bream stocked at Oconee State Park near Walhalla
- SC, GA DNR's, Army Corps team up for Lake Thurmond striper study
- Results from 2013 Wood Stork Surveys and Nest Monitoring
- Youth coon hunt to be held in Edgefield on Saturday, Nov. 2
- DNR to co-host Oct. 26 youth fishing rodeo at Waccamaw Wildlife Refuge
October 17, 2013
- Registration still available for upcoming Kerhsaw County Family Fishing Clinic
- Venison is not only source of toxoplasmosis parasite
- DNR to conduct deer hunting clinic in Columbia area Nov. 11
- Volunteer instructors sought to teach Family Fishing Clinics
- South Carolina Conservation Bank Board to meet Nov. 6 in Columbia
- 1st Annual South Florence High/Southside Middle Schoo1 Invitational Fishing Tournament held at Lake Wateree
October 10, 2013
- Six South Carolina captive bears moved to Colorado wildlife sanctuary
- First case of Snake Fungal Disease verified in South Carolina
- Wild turkey harvest in S.C. decreases this spring
- 6,000 bream stocked at Lake Edwin Johnson near Spartanburg
- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council recognizes DNR officer
- Waterfowl Advisory Committee meets Oct. 22 in Colleton County
- Muzzleloader season rescheduled for three coastal Heritage Preserves
October 3, 2013
- Proper disposal of deer remains is a rule of good hunter ethics
- State wildlife, fisheries group meets Oct. 8 in Columbia
- Waterfowl lottery hunt applications now accepted online among other changes
September 26, 2013
- DNR honors 2013 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
- Motorists need to watch for deer on state roads
- Longleaf pine trees shedding needles is normal this time of year
- Bonneau Ferry WMA deer hunts available
- Longleaf pine stands firmer than other pines in hurricane winds
September 19, 2013
- Spartanburg County Thomason Shooting Range adds pistol area
- Shellfish season will open Oct. 1 in South Carolina
- Preserve fall, winter habitat for quail, rabbits
- Archaeology Field Day at Santee State Park on Sept. 21
- DNR, Air Force set youth deer hunt at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range
- Sept. 27 deadline to apply for Manchester State Forest youth deer hunt
- Four servicemen honored who lost their lives in 1950 Jocassee Gorges airplane crash
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Sept. 26 in Columbia
September 12, 2013
- Boardwalk at Dungannon Plantation Heritage Preserve reopened
- Shrimp-baiting season opens Sept. 13 in S.C. waters
- Deer season forecast good
- Marsh hen, teal season gets underway
- DNR hosts Sept. 14 Cheraw youth fishing rodeo, paddle clinic
- Muzzleloader season rescheduled for three coastal Heritage Preserves
- Sept. 27 deadline to apply for Congaree Bluffs youth deer hunt
- Sept. 27 deadline to apply for Belfast WMA youth deer hunt
September 5, 2013
- All-time antler records update now available on DNR website
- New DNR bank, pier fishing access web page now available
- Registration still available for upcoming Family Fishing Clinics
- Anglers help monitor tiger shrimp
August 29, 2013
- DNR courtesy boating inspections set during Labor Day weekend
- Banded mourning doves provide vital information to biologists
- Hunters must check deer taken on lower state WMAs
- Aspiring hunters learn about dove
- DNR hosts public meeting on Santee Cooper Blue Catfish in Moncks Corner
- Coastal archery deer hunt opportunities available
- Wood duck box applications available: Deadline Nov. 1
August 22, 2013
- Late-season migratory bird regulations set
- Anglers can help contribute to the collection of red snapper data
- Import of deer, elk parts into S.C. still limited by state regulation
- Deadline is Sept. 16 to apply for DNR Upstate youth deer hunts
- Youth dove hunt to be held in Abbeville County September 7
- Sept. 19 S.C. Prescribed Fire Council annual meeting set at Brosnan Forest in Dorchester
August 15, 2013
- Time to renew three year licenses
- Applications Available for Coastal Black Bear Season
- 25th Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep Set for Sept. 21
- Seven arrested in black bear cases
August 8, 2013
- DNR asks public to report sightings of banded wood storks
- DNR hosts Sept. 14 Cheraw youth fishing rodeo, paddle clinic
- Harry Hampton Wildlife fund announces 2013 scholarship winners
- Aiken County wildlife area will be open to the public Saturdays in September
August 1, 2013
- Youth dove hunt offered in Union County by DNR, U.S. Forest Service
- Forty-eight fields available for public dove hunting
- Online registration for lottery hunts now available
- Register now for Lake Johnson Family Fishing Clinic
July 25, 2013
- Early-season migratory bird seasons approved by S.C. Natural Resources Board
- The World of Energy Hosts National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 21
- Feeding summer hummingbirds provides entertainment and beauty
- Dixie HS anglers advance to 2014 B.A.S.S. High School Classic
- New pistol range now open at Belfast WMA
- Barnwell County Career Center bests 132 teams to take HS Fishing World Finals Championship
July 18, 2013
- DNR acquires 754 acre Vaught Tract in Lewis Ocean Bay
- Camping ban remains in effect at Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve in Jocassee Gorges
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets July 24 in Edisto
- Clemson youth deer hunt registration ends Sept. 16
- Sassafras Mountain improvement project begins atop roof of South Carolina
July 11, 2013
- S.C. Prescribed Fire Council annual meeting set in Dorchester County Sept. 19
- Register now for Family Fishing Clinics
- 'Come Explore the Outdoors' at Lake Greenwood during Blueway event
- Frequently asked questions about South Carolina hunting, fishing licenses
- Bluefield/Moultrie Hunt Unit youth hunts this fall
July 4, 2013
- John D. Long Lake closed until July 2015
- DNR courtesy boating inspections for July 4 holiday
- Keep an eye out for South Carolina’s snakes moving around in summertime
- Time to renew, purchase state hunting, fishing licenses
June 27, 2013
- 4th of July marks Free Fishing Day in South Carolina
- Commercial license needed to sell pen-reared quail
- DNR courtesy boating inspections for June 29, July 4 holiday
- Growing-season burns a natural ecological process in South Carolina
- Waterfowl Advisory Committee meets July 10 at Broad River Waterfowl Area
- State wildlife, fisheries group meets July 9 in Columbia
- Register now for Family Fishing Clinics
June 20, 2013
- Renew your state hunting and fishing license
- Volunteers needed to participate in the summer turkey survey
- New fishing pier at Knowles Island Pier, Jasper County
- Now is the time to plant fields for fall mourning dove hunts
June 6, 2013
- June 15 deadline to apply for 2013 public alligator hunting, special WMA season
- State antler records remain at high level this year
- First tagged eel released at St. Stephen collected at Wateree Hydro eel trap May 24
- Benefits of prescribed burning are many, but managers finding it harder to burn
- Greenville businessman named 2012 Environmental Awareness Award
May 30, 2013
- Charleston doctor recognized for preservation effort in marine fisheries
- Clam season to close May 31
- Clemson University, DNR renew cooperative agreement
- Commercial shrimp trawling season to open May 30
May 23, 2013
- DNR Courtesy boating inspections set during Memorial Day weekend
- DNR stocks 500 channel catfish at Bonneau Ferry WMA
- Jumping-Off Rock will be open year-round in Jocassee Gorges
- SC Youth Shooting Foundation conducts state championship tournament
- Spartanburg High earns first place at 2013 SC Envirothon
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