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Wildwater offering 40% off rafting, Canopy Tours Zipline, etc

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:29:34 UT

Details: Wildwater is turning 40! Come help us celebrate this fall and enjoy 40% off most activities. Simply enter the coupon code 40Fall when making your online booking.This rate is available for online reservations only

DNR biologist predicts good 2010 deer season

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:14 UT

Top SC counties for harvest in 2009 included Anderson exhibiting harvest rates in excess of 15 deer per square mile. Very few areas in the United States consistently yield comparable harvest figures.

Labor Day Weekend Boating

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:14 UT

So far this year there have been 110 boating incidents, 12 boating incident-related fatalities and 42 total drownings on Georgia waters. Wildlife Resources Division Conservation Rangers also have issued a total of 122 boating under the influence citations. Many accidents and fatalities can be avoided by reviewing and following safety tips over the course of the holiday weekend festivities.

DNR courtesy boating inspections planned for Labor Day weekend

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:05:57 UT

The Labor Day holiday weekend is considered the last blast of summer and one of the busiest weekends of the year on state waters. Boaters who choose to participate in the free inspections may do so at designated landings where the inspections are offered. It only takes a few minutes and will make your day safer and more enjoyable on the water.

Non-native, exotic invasive fish species on the rise in South Carolina

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:14 UT

One case involves an alligator gar recently identified by a SCDNR biologist. The alligator gar was reportedly taken by a bow fisherman on Lake Wateree, measured 4 feet in length and weighed in at 27 pounds.

Voice Of South Oconee (VOSO) meeting 8/19/2010

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:40:04 UT

Thursday, 8/19, the Voice Of South Oconee (VOSO) and the Fair Play Community Association (FPCA) held an information meeting for area residents. Subjects included: Progress being made to provide sewer infrastructure for south Oconee, Current economic status of the upstate, And a CU student project analyzing the economy of the area.

Fishing tournaments at the new Tugaloo State Park mega ramp

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:00:17 UT

Franklin County is scheduled to play host to at least three major bass fishing tournaments next year at the new Tugaloo State Park mega ramp on Hartwell Lake

Plastics plant coming to Elberton

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:00:15 UT

Governor Sonny Perdue announced on August 26, 2010 that Bielefeld, Germany-based plastics manufacturer Moeller Tech will locate a manufacturing plant in Elberton. The project is expected to create 75 direct jobs, and represents a $9.75 million investment.

The Southern Fishing Report - Aug 27, 2010

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:18:38 UT

Late in the day, around 6:00 p.m., these spotted bass along with a few largemouth are getting very aggressive and a Number Five Jointed Shad Rap or a DT6 in the shad pattern will catch you a quick limit along the rocks.

Vacation Rental Homes Still Available for Labor Day Weekend

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:28:15 UT

Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals still has several homes available for the Labor Day Weekend with prices starting at $584.40 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin.

For a real-time list:
1. Click on the following link: http://www.webervations.com/magic-scripts/resbook.asp?memberid=MountainLakes
2. Enter arrival September 3, Staying 3 nights.

"All Inclusive" Prices are shown for several Summer and Winter periods.
The applicable price for the 3 night Labor Day Weekend is the "SUMMER: 3 Night" price.

Sept. 1st Deadline for Quota Deer Hunt Applications

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:22:55 UT

The window of opportunity is closing for those interested in applying for a quota deer hunt on select public land and at select State Parks. If you want a chance to hunt, you need to be sure to get your online quota application in before midnight September 1. A total of 35 quota deer hunts on public land and six State Park quota deer hunts are scheduled.

Lake Hartwell Fall Fishing Classic - Sept. 11, 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:42:45 UT

Sponsored by the Hart County Golden K Kiwanis, proceeds will be used to build handicap ramps for anyone in Hart county who says they need one but can't afford it.

Nature Conservancy & The Gulf Coast

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:00:14 UT

Though the oil has stopped flowing into the Gulf, it’s too early to understand the full extent of the damage

Recreation areas on Hartwell Lake open to hunters

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:16 UT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open six of its larger recreation areas to archery hunters and small game hunting during the regular 2010-2011 state hunting season.

Deer hunting began Sunday, Aug. 15

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:16 UT

Hunting is prohibited on Sundays on all Wildlife Management Areas lands. On private lands statewide, Sunday hunting for all game is legal except bear hunting, which is prohibited on Sundays in Game Zone 1. Find out more about deer hunting on private lands (Pdf file).