DNR Media Contacts:
Columbia - Brett Witt (803) 734-3815
Clemson - Greg Lucas (864) 654-1671, ext.22
Charleston - (803) 734-3815
Spokesman - Mike Willis (803) 734-4133
After Hours Radio Room - (803) 955-4000

DNR News
SC Dept. of Natural Resources
P 0 Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202

Blue crabs recovering from drought decline

Overall, the blue crab population appears to have recovered from the low levels observed during the prolonged drought several years ago, as DeLancey noted. This recovery in population, however, still falls short of the long-term average as indicated by DNR fishery independent sampling data.  

• Injured Iraq war veterans to participate in deer hunt
  
• Blue crabs recovering from drought decline
  
• Moncks Corner man named DNR Law Enforcement captain
  
• Natural Resources Board to meet Dec. 15 in Columbia
  
• Trout stocked by helicopter in Chattooga, Chauga Rivers
  
• Wild turkey reproduction in state poor this summer
  
• Boaters should be wary of improper sewage disposal
  
• Georgetown Co. creeks are part of state waterfowl areas
• Soil and Water Society will host Jan. 3 renewable energy symposium
• Youth waterfowl hunt applications due Jan. 5
• Tree stand safety: a hunter’s priority
• Dress properly, stay dry to prevent hypothermia
  
• Shark identification workshop successful
• State Environmental Award nomination deadline is Dec. 15
• 20th Annual Wild Quail Management seminars scheduled for March 8-10, 2007
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable
• "SC Wildlife TV" video page
• Wildlife video