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

Bald eagles in SC continue recovery

The results from the 2006 survey included 483 adult bald eagles, 93 immature bald eagles and 4 golden eagles in South Carolina, covering over 2,000 miles in 27 different counties. The upcoming 2007 survey will take place January 3 –17, with target dates on January 12-13.

• DNR protects 39,535 acres in 2006, largest amount ever in one year
• Bald eagles in SC continue recovery
• Christmas trees can help fish, wildlife after the holidays
• Try Christmas bird counts to get in the holiday spirit
• How does wildlife fare during the holidays?
• Here are some ways to help state’s migratory songbirds
• Leave some dead trees standing to help wildlife
• Acclaimed wildlife artist to produce S.C. Duck Stamps
  
• Decorate the natural way during the holiday season
  
• Pesky exotic barnacle found in Charleston Harbor estuary
  
• 20th Annual Wild Quail Management Seminars scheduled March 8-10, 2007
  
• Blue crabs recovering from drought decline
  
• Trout stocked by helicopter in Chattooga, Chauga Rivers
  
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable
• "SC Wildlife TV" video page
• Wildlife video