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Hunting temporarily closed in multiple areas of SC due to effects of Hurricane Helene

Due to extreme high river levels and widespread flooding resulting from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is declaring an extension to the temporary closure for hunting within portions of the Santee River drainage systems on all game species except for alligator, doves, hogs and coyotes. Check out our news release for more information.

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