LHA Board Meeting

The Lake Hartwell Association Board meeting will be at 7 p.m., Monday, March 12, at the Anderson County Library on North McDuffie Street.
Feb 28, 2007

20th Annual Wild Quail Management Seminars

Bobwhite quail populations in South Carolina and the Southeast have been declining steadily over the past 60 years due to major land use change and reduction in suitable habitat. The 20th Annual Wild Quail Management Seminars, sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and the S.C. State Committee of Quail Unlimited, are designed to instruct landowners and land managers in the proper techniques of creating habitat that will support native populations of bobwhite quail.
           
Two seminars will be conducted over a three-day period, March 8-10, 2007, at the Webb Wildlife Center in Hampton County. The registration fee is $75 and includes meals, overnight accommodations and seminar materials. Space is limited, so register early to reserve a slot in one of the two sessions. For more information write Quail Management Seminars, DNR, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202, or call the DNR Small Game Project in Columbia at (803) 734-4306, or e-mail barnesj@dnr.sc.gov.

Feb 24, 2007

SCDNR Adult/Youth Turkey Hunts

Turkey hunters will get the chance to introduce youths to the grand sport of wild turkey hunting during adult-youth turkey drawing hunts sponsored in April by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. The deadline to apply for these hunts is Monday, March 2.

The application and fee deadline is Monday, March 2 for the Donnelley, Bonneau Ferry, and Santee Cooper WMA adult-youth turkey hunts, no exceptions. For applications and information write: Youth Turkey Hunt, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202, call (803) 734-3886 in Columbia. Download application.

Feb 23, 2007

Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic

The 23rd Annual Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia March 23-25. Doors will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, March 23; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 25.
           
New and returning major attractions for 2007 are “Twiggy—The Water Skiing Squirrel,” “The SwampMaster” Alligator Show, Okefenokee Joe, Roark Ferguson and Joe Kelly’s display of North American Wildlife Collection and Southern Whitetail Collection. Also in 2007, the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic will feature its second archery contest where participants may bring their own bow and arrows and compete in an archery contest sponsored by the Palmetto Archery Federation and the Lake Marion Archery Club.

Feb 22, 2007

Seneca Fishing Tournament

The Seneca Rotary Club's Second Bass Tournament will be Saturday, March 17, at South Cove Park, 1031 South Cove Rd., on Lake Keowee. Scott Miles and Tony Riddle, the 2006 first place winners, are pictured. Entry fee is $100.00. Big Fish is $10.00. All mailed entries must be postmarked no later than midnight March 12, 2007. Otherwise, bring the completed entry form with you to the Tournament.For more information call 864-710-6159 or visit rotarybass.net/index.htm.
Feb 18, 2007

Boat Smart Course

Boat Smart course for power and sail boaters, March 12, 2007 at Staubli Corp, 201 Parkway W, Duncan, SC 29344. Four consecutive Monday nights through April 2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Taught by experienced boaters of the Lake Hartwell Sail & Power Squadron — a Unit of the United States Power Squadron, the worlds largest non-profit boating organization. Only 60 students will be allowed to take the course. Acceptance to the course will be based on date of registration and payment. You will be notified of your registration. To register, return this enrollment form by March 2, 2007, with your check made payable to: Lake Hartwell Sail & Power Squadron. Mail to: 1301 Winding Way, Taylors, SC 29687. $25.00 per Student – Cost includes registration, student manual, exam, and certificate.
Feb 17, 2007

Pickens Annual Juried Art Show

The Pickens County Museum of Art & History's 28th Annual Juried South Carolina Artists Competition will take place beginning March 31, 2007. This competition is open to all living South Carolina artists, 18 years of age or older, working in any medium. Cash and purchase awards exceeding $3,600.00 will be presented in this year's competition. Entries may be shipped or delivered to the museum beginning Saturday March 31 and continuing through Tuesday April 10 during the hours of 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday. The exhibition resulting from this competition will open with a gala reception and awards ceremony on April 28 and will continue through June 9.
Feb 16, 2007

Native American Day

Learn about Native American culture and lifestyle on Native American Day before and after European contact through demonstrations of traditional American Indian skills such as pottery, bow making, flint knapping, and more at Oconee Station State Historic Site on Saturday, March 24, 2007, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Feb 13, 2007

Boating in the Upstate Course

The sports/recreation course at Tri-County Technical College teaches basic boating skills, safety measures, knot-tying,  and anchoring, as well as how to locate great fishing holes, what bait to use and how to navigate Lake Hartwell. Begins March 6 and costs $35.
Feb 11, 2007

National Safe Boating Council Launches Story & Art Contest

The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) has launched its annual Boating Safety Sidekicks contest. This year’s theme is, "I’m a Safe Boater. Are You?” The NSBC has partnered with West Marine and other NSBC member organizations to expand the contest to include not only stories but also posters and videos, to creatively publicize and promote safe boating.
Feb 2, 2007

Lavonia Speedway Race Schedule Released

Racing season at Lavonia Speedway is just around the corner! Click Here to see the schedule for races running from March to September...
Jan 24, 2007