Archived News Releases - 2010
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Archived News Releases
From January 4, 2010 - December 30, 2010
December 23, 2010
- Deer hunters request changes to state's deer management approach
- Arborist enthusiastic about Whitewater River hemlocks treated by Duke Energy grant
- White-nose syndrome continues to decimate bat populations
- Many animal species benefit from snags—standing dead trees
- After the holidays, let Christmas trees benefit fish and wildlife
- Prescribed burns restore habitat, improve safety on heritage preserves
- State's migratory songbirds could use a helping hand
- Wildlife often struggle with colder weather during Christmas holidays
December 16, 2010
- DNR transports 14 cold stunned marine turtles to S.C. Aquarium
- Dress properly, stay dry to prevent hypothermia
- Trustee Council finalizes South Carolina Recreational Fishing Compensation Plan
December 9, 2010
December 2, 2010
- Archery range opens to public Dec. 6 at Florence County park
- Trout to be stocked by helicopter in Lower Saluda River
November 25, 2010
November 18, 2010
- 4600 acres now under conservation with Belfast WMA
- Longleaf pine trees shedding needles is normal this time of year
November 11, 2010
- DNR agency director recognized for efforts to improve Atlantic coast marine fisheries
- Longleaf Pine Initiative available to S.C. private landowners
November 4, 2010
October 28, 2010
- Venison is not only source of toxoplasmosis parasite
- DNR Small Game Project ranks top counties for quail, rabbit
October 21, 2010
- Wild turkey reproduction increases substantially this summer
- Florence motorcycle rally raises $10,000 for youth programs
October 14, 2010
- Tips on bear-proofing Lowcountry properties
- Motorists need to watch for deer on state roads
- DNR merges two successful youth programs
October 11, 2010
October 4, 2010
- DNR promotes Youth Bass Fishing League
- High bacteria levels due to heavy rain close numerous shellfish grounds
- DNR recycles oyster shells to benefit restoration program
- Geological Survey identifies new fault zone
- Giant rattlesnake found in South Carolina…not!
September 27, 2010
- Monument dedicated to Dr. Timmerman unveiled at Jocassee Gorges overlook
- Angler crushes record for greater amberjack
- Initial success in gopher tortoise relocation project
September 20, 2010
- DNR honors 2010 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
- Wild turkey harvest in S.C. increases slightly this spring
September 13, 2010
- Carnivorous pitcher plants vanishing from Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve
- Natural resource trustees propose funding sediment study at Twelvemile Creek dam
September 6, 2010
- Still no evidence of chronic wasting disease in S.C. white-tailed deer
- Proper disposal of deer remains is a rule of good hunter ethics
August 30, 2010
- DNR monitors striped bass mortalities in Lake Murray
- Non-native, exotic invasive fish species on the rise in South Carolina
- Regional sea turtle survey recaptures first sea turtle ever rehabilitated by South Carolina Aquarium
- South Carolina Wildlife Federation hosts Women's Outdoor Recreation Retreat
August 23, 2010
- DNR biologist predicts good 2010 deer season
- Numerous archery deer hunt opportunities available in coastal region
- Banded mourning doves provide vital information to biologists
August 16, 2010
- Hunters must check deer taken on lower state WMAs
- Import of deer, elk parts into South Carolina still limited by state regulation
August 9, 2010
- Fungus affecting bats predicted to be in South Carolina by 2011
- Edisto Marina rounds out a great summer for the S.C. Governor's Cup Billfishing Series
- DNR agency director named to federal advisory council
August 2 , 2010
- Catch lands visiting angler new state record for lemon shark
- All-time antler records update now available on DNR website
July 26, 2010
July 19, 2010
- Wildlife Technical Assistance Providers list now available
- "Megadock" Billfish Tournament comes off without a hitch
July 12, 2010
July 2, 2010
- General Assembly passes three year hunting, fishing license
- Carolina Billfish Classic fishes out of three ports during S.C. Governor's Cup Billfishing series
- State antler records remain at high level this year
- Horseshoe crab tagging will look at survival after being bled for medical research
June 21, 2010
June 14, 2010
- Nesting chimney swifts are source of noise now heard in fireplaces
- Feeding summer hummingbirds provides entertainment and beauty
June 7, 2010
- Good showing for S.C. archers in National Archery in the Schools Tournament
- DNR recognized for assistance on ATV safety research
- Second Round Results from the SC Governor's Cup Billfishing Series
May 24, 2010
- South Carolina Wildlife magazine back issues free to teachers
- Students endure heat to protect groundwater at 2010 Envirothon
- 1st round results 2010 SC Governor's Cup Billfishing Series
May 17, 2010
- New Jocassee Gorges map and driving tour published by DNR, Harry Hampton Fund
- DNR biologist says black bear population expanding; people need to learn to co-exist with bears
- Help preserve ancient rock carvings in Pickens County
May 10, 2010
- Boaters urged caution as manatees return to S.C.
- Contact DNR about least terns nesting on rooftops
- Statewide deer harvest decreases in 2009
- Colder than normal winter temperatures reduce white shrimp, spotted seatrout populations
May 3, 2010
April 26, 2010
- Midlands Striper Club donates $6000 to DNR
- 2010 non-native aquatic invasive species management plan approved by S.C. Natural Resources Board
- Deer don't make good pets, so don't adopt a 'lost' fawn
April 19, 2010
- DNR using innovative technique to deal with graffiti at Forty Acre Rock
- DNR Saltwater Tournament Information Program gearing up for 2010 season
April 12, 2010
April 5, 2010
- State brook trout record eclipsed again, this time at Lake Jocassee
- DNR License Plate Series supports wildlife and conservation
March 29, 2010
- Corps of Engineers, Santee Cooper, DNR celebrate 25th anniversary of Rediversion, powerhouse
- Thermal thinning and pruning with prescribed fire benefits longleaf pine stands
March 22, 2010
- Ultimate 'team player,' longtime DNR Upstate region law enforcement captain retires
- Check-Off for Wildlife when doing state taxes
March 8, 2010
- DNR conducts first prescribed fires in decades at Forty Acre Rock
- Wildlife benefits from brushy ditch banks, weedy field borders
- DNR Board chairman recognized for land protection efforts
March 1, 2010
February 22, 2010
- DNR Marine Resources Center receives award for historic house restoration
- Duck hunters finish 'pretty good' season on DNR Waterfowl Management Areas
- Deer 'rut' and turkey density maps now available on DNR Web site
February 8, 2010
January 25, 2010
January 4, 2010
- Improvement expected for Lake Murray striped bass fishery
- S.C. bald eagle numbers continue to increase
- Federal Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force approves S.C. Aquatic Invasive Species Plan