Hunting and Fishing Day a 'Tremendous Success'

SENECA, SC - Nearly 800 people attended the first Upstate celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day, held at Duke Energy’s World of Energy near Seneca, and organizers said they are looking for ways to make the 2008 version even better...
Oct 21, 2007

SCDNR partners with Quail Unlimited for youth hunts

PICKENS, SC - Quail Unlimited recently partnered with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources to provide a memorable hunting experience at several youth dove hunts across the state.  Quail Unlimited has provided funds for food, water, hats, and T-shirts for the youth participating in these S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hunts...
Oct 19, 2007

Clemson Plans first 4-H Natural Resources Field Day

IVA, SC - The first 4-H Natural Resources Field Day is planned for 12-3 p.m., Saturday, October 13, at the Bowie Outdoor Education Center in Iva. The event is free and open to everyone. The purpose of the event is to provide families with a safe environment in which to learn more about the natural resource opportunities and activities available in their community and across the state.
Oct 13, 2007

Hunters Should Not be Concerned with Eating Venison

COLUMBIA, SC - Hunters should not be concerned with eating venison deer that is found, according to Charles Ruth, Deer/Turkey Project supervisor for DNR.  Although there are a number of diseases that can cause sickness and death in deer, the most likely cause during the late summer and fall is HD. The disease is caused by certain viruses that are transmitted by biting midges or gnats, commonly called no-see-ums. The seasonality of the disease is related to the life cycle of these insect vectors since they thrive during the warmer months in the Southeast. 
Sep 28, 2007

Economic Analysis Confirms Benefits of Wildlife Buffers

COLUMBIA, SC - Since 2005, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Services Agency has administered a conservation practice, CP33 Habitat Buffers for Upland Birds, under the Conservation Reserve Program. South Carolina received 5,000 acres in 2005 and another 5,000 acres in early 2006 and about 7,000 acres have been established along the perimeter of agricultural fields on private lands.
Sep 26, 2007

Proper Disposal of Deer Remains Rule of Good Hunter Ethics

COLUMBIA, SC - Disposal of deer remains may not be the highlight of a hunting trip, but the state’s chief deer biologist says it’s an important aspect of hunting, particularly in maintaining the hunter’s image.
Sep 22, 2007

Late Migratory Bird Season

FLORENCE, SC - The S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy-making body of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), approved the 2007-2008 late migratory bird seasons and regulations during its Aug. 22 meeting in Florence from a framework set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Sep 15, 2007

Deer, Elk Imports Limited by SC Regulation

COLUMBIA, SC - With big game seasons opening in many Western states, hunters traveling abroad are reminded not to import into South Carolina certain carcass parts from deer and elk harvested in states with chronic wasting disease.
Sep 13, 2007

Youth Waterfowl Hunts Set for Lake Russell

ELBERTON, GA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct four special youth waterfowl hunts at the Richard B. Russell Lake Project on November 10, November 17, December 8, and January 12. Seven slots will be available for youth hunters 9 to 15 years of age.
Sep 12, 2007

College Football and Dove Season Open Sept. 1

There is much more to do this Saturday besides getting your tailgating supplies ready before the opening of college football. Dove hunting season opens in South Carolina at noon on Saturday Sept. 1. You have just enough time to enjoy the dove season opener before kick-off of the University of South Carolina vs. Louisiana-Lafayette game Saturday night and the Clemson vs. Florida State contest on Monday.
Aug 31, 2007

Banded Mourning Doves Provide Vital Information to Biologists

COLUMBIA, SC - Since 2003, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Section and other partners have taken part in a long-term, multi-state banding study of mourning doves to improve information on dove life history.
Aug 27, 2007

Youth/adult dove hunt sponsored by Clemson, DNR

CLEMSON, SC - The S.C. Department of Natural Resources and Clemson University’s Research Farm Services will sponsor a youth/adult dove hunt on the opening day of mourning dove season Saturday, Sept. 1.
Aug 26, 2007

Fifty Fields Available for Public Dove Hunting

Fifty public dove fields will be available across the state during the 2007-08 season through the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Management Area program. Get details on locations>>>
Aug 23, 2007

Hunters Must Check Deer Taken on Lower State WMA's

COLUMBIA, SC - Hunters on state Wildlife Management Area lands in Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston counties, including the Francis Marion National Forest, are reminded that all deer harvested must be checked-in at the nearest deer check station. 
Aug 19, 2007

S.C. Deer Season Soon Underway

The much-anticipated start of the 2007 deer season is just around the corner and hunters across the state are preparing to bag a trophy buck. South Carolina’s deer population is healthy and the outlook for the 2007 season is good.
Aug 16, 2007