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DNR biologists investigating seabird die-off

DNR has received reports of more than 140 dead or sick greater shearwaters, a gull-like bird, since Tuesday along the entire South Carolina coast. This die-off is affecting the entire southeast coast.  The birds are primarily greater shearwaters, but other species have been reported. (Photo courtesy Dann Blackwood - USGS)

• DNR completes Santee Cooper striped bass stocking
  
• New laws regulate Santee Cooper Arkansas Blue Catfish
  
• DNR biologists investigating seabird die-off
  
• Governor's Cup Billfishing Series third round results
  
• Volunteers needed for Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve clean up
  
• Deer hunts for disabled hunters to be held in Upstate this fall
  
• Weakfish, spotted seatrout identification tips offered
  
• Biologist says people can learn to co-exist with black bears
  
• Special youth deer hunts set in Upstate by DNR, partners
  
• DNR is conducting eligibility study for lower Lynches scenic river status
  
• Hunting, fishing licenses are up for renewal in S.C.
  
• Statewide deer harvest moderates in 2006
  
• New laws for popular saltwater finfish
  
• 100,000 trout stocked in mountain streams
  
• DNR stocks striped and hybrid bass into Lakes Hartwell and Thurmond
  
• Hampton Marine Conservation Banquet set for Aug. 18
  
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
  
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
  
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable
  
• "SC Wildlife TV" video page
  
• Conservation video