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.
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
