[ In Hunting ]SC deer harvest decreases in 2009Results of the
2009 Deer Hunter Survey conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources indicate that the statewide harvest of deer last season totaled 231,703, a decrease of 7 percent over last year. An estimated 120,365 bucks and 111,338 does made up this total, according to Charles Ruth, Deer and Wild Turkey Program coordinator for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
[ In Reports ]South Carolina Freshwater Fishing Trends - 5/3/2010Lake Hartwell - Largemouth Bass: Very good. Guide Brad Fowler reports that straggler fish can still be found on the beds on Hartwell, but the blueback herring bite is just getting started. Topwater lures, swimbaits and spinnerbaits are all good bait choices.
[ In News ]Brook trout record broken three times in less than a weekSouth Carolina's brook trout record, which until 2010 had stood for more than 30 years, was recently broken three times in less than a week as mature brood fish from the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery were stocked in Upstate streams. In all, the state's brook trout record has been broken five times in 2010.
[ In Festivals ]Newry Folk Festival Saturday, June 12thThe Oconee Heritage Center is
currently accepting applications from those wishing
to participate in the festival as a
craft vendor, non-profit exhibitor, or food vendor.