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.

March 6, 2014

• Spring turkey hunters should order tags now for upcoming season
• Reel Art contest winners announced
• Adult-youth fishing open at Bonneau Ferry
• DNR hosts series of youth fishing rodeos/family fishing clinics around the state
• Benefits of prescribed burning are many, but managers finding it harder to burn
• National Groundwater Awareness Week March 9-15

February 27, 2014

• Duck hunters finish the season on DNR Waterfowl Management Areas
  
• Humane Society-South Carolina recognizes DNR Law Enforcement on bear baiting
• DNR biologist recognized as Conservationist of the Year by South Carolina Wildlife Federation
  

February 20, 2014

• Antler measuring sessions set across South Carolina
  
• 2nd Annual SCDNR Youth Bass Fishing Championship to be held on Lake Murray March 29
• Lake Edwin Johnson drawdown for new pier
• Aiken County WMA opens to the public Saturdays in March
  

February 6, 2014

• Archaeological excavations open at Great Pee Dee March 10
• Draft 2014 Aquatic Plant Management Plan available for public review, comment
• Register now for Family Fishing Clinic at Dreher Island on March 15
• DNR employee recognized for Trout in the Classroom efforts
• Conway HS anglers conduct recent successful fishing seminar

January 30, 2014

• Shooting Sports Field Day set for Feb. 8 near Garnett
• Youth deer hunts held on private areas in the Upstate
• Waterfowl Advisory Committee meets Feb. 5 in Columbia
• State Heritage Trust Advisory Board meets Feb. 6 in Columbia

January 23, 2014

• Aquatic Plant Management Council meets Feb. 4 in Columbia
• North Island hog hunts with dogs to remove destructive feral hogs
• DNR training sessions for removal of double-crested cormorants on Santee Cooper lakes

January 16, 2014

• S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Jan. 21 in Columbia
• Beneficial controlled burning to take place in Horry County
• DNR honors Cayce man as Certified Fishing Instructor of the Year
• DNR partners with Coastal Conservation Association's Topwater Action Campaign

January 9, 2014

• North Island hog hunts with dogs to remove destructive feral hogs

January 2, 2014

• Youth coon hunt to be held in Bowman on Saturday, Jan. 11
  
• DNR training sessions for removal of double-crested cormorants on Santee Cooper lakes
  
• 2013 Environmental Awareness award nominations sought