News Releases

For more information, call the Communications Office of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources at (803) 667-0696 in Columbia. For immediate needs, contact Brett Witt at Newsdesk@dnr.sc.gov.

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February 9, 2012

• Shooting Sports Field Day set for Feb.11 near Garnett
• Prescribed burns planned at Forty Acre Rock Preserve in Lancaster County
• Natural Resources Board meets Feb. 17 in Charleston
• Hosts of hunting TV show 'The Crush' featured at Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic March 23-25
• Aiken County wildlife area will open to the public four Saturdays in March
• Youth coon hunt to be held in Barnwell on Saturday, Feb. 11
• S.C. Wildlife’s 28th annual outdoor photo contest accepting entries

February 2, 2012

• State Heritage Trust Advisory Board meets Feb. 2 in Columbia
• Fishing and fun with Youth Bass Fishing Clubs
• Youth coon hunt to be held in Ridgeville on Saturday, Feb. 4
• Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic set for March 23-25 at State Fairgrounds in Columbia
• DNR honors employee of the year
• Public input sought on National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy

January 26, 2012

• Col. Alvin Taylor named new DNR director
• All fishermen follow recreational bag limits on South Carolina artificial reefs
• Commercial shad, herring fishing gearing up
• Waterfowl Advisory Committee meets Feb. 7 in Columbia
• Two funds now available to help wildlife when doing state taxes

January 19, 2012

• Jan. 20 deadline for comments on DNR comprehensive deer management recommendations
• North American bat death toll exceeds 5 million from white-nose syndrome
• Youth coon hunt to be held in Rock Hill on Saturday, Jan. 28
• Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program marks 75 years of wildlife conservation, partnership
• Night Sky in the Lowcountry Educational opportunity available

January 12, 2012

• Commercial shrimp trawling season to close Jan. 17
• Camp Wildwood of South Carolina open for 2012 registration
• Youth Federal Waterfowl days set for Feb. 4-5
• Upstate youth deer hunts offer special days afield
  
• New website provides detailed information on South Carolina Colonially Nesting Wading Birds
• Draft 2012 Aquatic Plant Management Plan available for public review, comment
• DNR seeking additional public comment on comprehensive deer management recommendations
  
• Camp Wildwood of South Carolina open for 2012 registration

January 5, 2012

• South Carolina 2011 weather in review
  
• Jan. 7 Youth Deer Hunt Day statewide
  
• 25th Annual Wild Quail Management Seminar scheduled for March 8-9, 2012
  
• Jan. 13 deadline for Junior Duck Stamp contest entries
  
• North Island hog hunts with dogs to remove destructive feral hogs
  
• Aquatic Plant Management Council meets Jan. 10 in Columbia
  
• Youth coon hunt to be held in Bowman on Saturday, Jan. 14
• Take precautions to avoid hypothermia
  

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