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Archived News Releases
From January 4, 2010 - December 30, 2010
December 30, 2010
- Jan. 5 deadline to apply for 2011 Youth Championship Coon Hunt
- State wildlife, fisheries group meets Jan. 6 in Florence
- Late-season migratory bird season continues through early 2011
December 23, 2010
- Deer hunters request changes to state’s deer management approach
- Arborist enthusiastic about Whitewater River hemlocks treated by Duke Energy grant
- White-nose syndrome continues to decimate bat populations
- Many animal species benefit from snags—standing dead trees
- After the holidays, let Christmas trees benefit fish and wildlife
- Prescribed burns restore habitat, improve safety on heritage preserves
- State’s migratory songbirds could use a helping hand
- Wildlife often struggle with colder weather during Christmas holidays
December 16, 2010
- DNR transports 14 cold stunned marine turtles to S.C. Aquarium
- Dress properly, stay dry to prevent hypothermia
- Trustee Council finalizes South Carolina Recreational Fishing Compensation Plan
- Lake Wallace draw-down underway for repair of water control structure
- Deadline for 2010 Environmental Awareness award nominations Dec. 31
December 9, 2010
- 15,000 trout stocked by helicopter in Lower Saluda River
- S.C. anglers exempt from new federal registry fee
- Lowcountry small game hunting opportunities
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Dec. 17 via video, teleconference in Columbia, Charleston
- Youth Bass Fishing League holds successful Lake Hartwell tournament
December 2, 2010
- Archery range opens to public Dec. 6 at Florence County park
- Trout to be stocked by helicopter in Lower Saluda River
- Dec. 9 is deadline to enter 'Take Your Parent Fishing' poster contest
November 25, 2010
- Drought Response Committee maintains status, long term forecast indicates potential ongoing drought
- Wild and domestic turkeys are birds of a different feather
- Upstate mobility impaired deer hunts are successful again
- 24th Annual Wild Quail Management Seminar scheduled for March 10-11, 2011
November 18, 2010
- 4600 acres now under conservation with Belfast WMA
- Late season' dove hunting resumes Saturday, Nov. 20
- 2010 Environmental Awareness award nominations sought
- Longleaf pine trees shedding needles is normal this time of year
November 11, 2010
- S.C. Drought Committee to meet in Columbia Nov. 23
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Nov. 18 in Columbia
- DNR agency director recognized for efforts to improve Atlantic coast marine fisheries
- Longleaf Pine Initiative available to S.C. private landowners
- Dec. 10 is deadline to enter 'Take Your Parent Fishing' poster contest
- Public input sought on Catawba Scenic River management
November 4, 2010
- New overlook at Sassafras Mountain gives view of top of South Carolina
- Eligible wetlands landowners encouraged to apply for USDA program
- DNR biologist, forester speaks at Washington wildland fire conference
October 28, 2010
- Venison is not only source of toxoplasmosis parasite
- DNR Small Game Project ranks top counties for quail, rabbit
- State Heritage Trust Advisory Board meets Nov. 4 in Columbia
October 21, 2010
- Wild turkey reproduction increases substantially this summer
- Florence motorcycle rally raises $10,000 for youth programs
- Preserve fall, winter habitat for quail, rabbits
October 14, 2010
- Tips on bear-proofing Lowcountry properties
- Motorists need to watch for deer on state roads
- Error on Wambaw WMA hunt date in printed Rules & Regs
- Governor's Cup Billfishing series sets 2011 tournament schedule
- Natural Resources Board meets Oct. 21 in Charleston
- DNR merges two successful youth programs
October 11, 2010
- Heavy rainfall last week relieves drought conditions in 9 counties
- Late-season migratory bird regulations set
- DNR director honored by Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
- State wildlife, fisheries group meets Oct. 12 in Columbia
October 4, 2010
- DNR promotes Youth Bass Fishing League
- High bacteria levels due to heavy rain close numerous shellfish grounds
- DNR recycles oyster shells to benefit restoration program
- Geological Survey identifies new fault zone
- Giant rattlesnake found in South Carolina…not!
September 27, 2010
- Monument dedicated to Dr. Timmerman unveiled at Jocassee Gorges overlook
- Shellfish season will open Oct. 1
- Angler crushes record for greater amberjack
- Initial success in gopher tortoise relocation project
- Antler restrictions initiated on Aiken County WMA
September 20, 2010
- DNR honors 2010 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
- Wild turkey harvest in S.C. increases slightly this spring
- Grand Opening newly completed Pickens Pistol Range on Sept. 24
- Upstate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 25 at Duke’s World of Energy
September 13, 2010
- Berkley Big Bass Lake Murray Challenge is announced!
- Bluefield/Moultrie Hunt Unit youth hunts conducted by Santee Cooper, DNR
- Carnivorous pitcher plants vanishing from Shealy's Pond Heritage Preserve
- DNR offers archers a location to hone their skills at Webb Wildlife Center
- Natural resource trustees propose funding sediment study at Twelvemile Creek dam
- Preserve fall, winter habitat for quail, rabbits
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Sept. 16 in Columbia
September 6, 2010
- DNR courtesy boating inspections planned for Labor Day weekend
- Shrimp-baiting season opens Sept. 10 in S.C. waters
- Still no evidence of chronic wasting disease in S.C. white-tailed deer
- Proper disposal of deer remains is a rule of good hunter ethics
- Deer management on-line survey needs public input - survey closed
August 30, 2010
- DNR monitors striped bass mortalities in Lake Murray
- Upstate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 25 at Duke’s World of Energy
- Annual meeting for S.C. Prescribed Fire Council set in Clinton Sept. 28
- Non-native, exotic invasive fish species on the rise in South Carolina
- Regional sea turtle survey recaptures first sea turtle ever rehabilitated by South Carolina Aquarium
- South Carolina Wildlife Federation hosts Women’s Outdoor Recreation Retreat
August 23, 2010
- DNR biologist predicts good 2010 deer season
- Numerous archery deer hunt opportunities available in coastal region
- Land, Water and Conservation group meets Aug. 19 in Columbia
- DNR to host Aug. 21 alligator hunting seminar in West Columbia
- Some early-season migratory bird seasons open in Sept.
- Banded mourning doves provide vital information to biologists
August 16, 2010
- Deer hunting begins Sunday, Aug. 15 on some private lands
- Grand Opening - DNR Florence Regional Office - Aug. 12
- DNR to host alligator hunting seminar in Moncks Corner on Aug. 14
- S.C. Prescribed Fire Council to hold annual meeting Sept. 28 in Clinton
- Aiken County wildlife area opens to public in September
- Hunters must check deer taken on lower state WMAs
- South Carolina Wildlife Federation hosts auction, wild game feast Aug. 28
- Upstate mobility impaired deer hunts set for this fall
- Harry Hampton Hunting & Fishing Expo will showcase DNR
- Import of deer, elk parts into South Carolina still limited by state regulation
August 9, 2010
- Fungus affecting bats predicted to be in South Carolina by 2011
- South Carolina Natural Resources Board meets Aug. 12 in Florence
- Forty-two fields available for public dove hunting
- Youth deer hunts in Upstate to be conducted by South Carolina DNR
- Sept. 4 youth/adult dove hunt sponsored by Clemson University, DNR
- Mid-season marine turtle survey reported along South Carolina coast
- Waterfowl Advisory Committee meets Aug. 10 in Green Pond
- Edisto Marina rounds out a great summer for the S.C. Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series
- DNR to host alligator hunting seminar at Horry Georgetown Technical College
- DNR agency director named to federal advisory council
August 2 , 2010
- DNR to conduct alligator hunting seminars around state in Aug.
- State Heritage Trust Advisory Board meets Aug. 5 in Columbia
- Youth dove hunt to be held in Abbeville County Sept. 4
- Catch lands visiting angler new state record for lemon shark
- All-time antler records update now available on DNR website
- Harry Hampton Hunting & Fishing Expo coming back to Upstate Aug. 27-29
- Coastal draw deer hunts opportunities available
- DNR to conduct youth dove hunts around S.C.
July 26, 2010
- New DNR Florence hub office opens July 26
- Aug. 13 deadline for Oak Lea, Tuomey WMA dove hunts
- 2010 Saltwater Recreational License projects summary available
- Changes to Francis Marion National Forest 2010 deer season
- New law brings changes to bear hunting in Upstate
July 19, 2010
- Drought Response Committee upgrades state to "incipient" status
- Early-Season Migratory Bird Seasons approved by Natural Resources Board
- Adult, youth dove hunts to be held at Draper WMA in York County
- Deadline is Aug. 13 for Union County youth dove hunt
- Wildlife Technical Assistance Providers list now available
- Youth encouraged to hunt Bluefield/Moultrie Hunt Units
- "Megadock" Billfish Tournament comes off without a hitch
July 12, 2010
- S.C. Conservation Bank protects 4,100 acres
- State wildlife, fisheries group meets July 14 in Columbia
- General Assembly makes changes to S.C.'s night hunting law
- DNR seeks public input on freshwater fishing regulation changes
July 5, 2010
- General Assembly passes three year hunting, fishing license
- Changes to striped bass size, possession limits effective July 1
- South Carolina Natural Resources Board meets July 7 in Charleston
- Carolina Billfish Classic fishes out of three ports during S.C. Governor's Cup Billfishing series
- DNR public deer hunt drawing deadline is Aug. 20
- Croft State Natural Area archery deer hunts set; deadline for applications is Aug. 20
- State antler records remain at high level this year
- Horseshoe crab tagging will look at survival after being bled for medical research
- General Assembly passes three-year hunting, fishing license
- DNR seeks public input on freshwater fishing regulation changes
June 28, 2010
- General Assembly passes new law on transporting, hunting feral pigs
- DNR courtesy boating inspections set during July 4 weekend
- Conservation Bank Board meets July 1 in Columbia
- Waterfowl Advisory Committee meets June 30 in Columbia
- Map Modernization meeting in Marion County June 29
- Map Modernization meeting in Darlington County June 30
June 21, 2010
- Natural Resources Board meets June 23 in Charleston
- Life’s Better Outdoors’ with renewed state hunting and fishing licenses
- Changes to bag limit for weakfish effective July 1, 2010
June 14, 2010
- Deadline to apply for 2010 alligator hunting season is Tuesday, June 15
- Commercial license needed to sell pen-reared quail
- Nesting chimney swifts are source of noise now heard in fireplaces
- Feeding summer hummingbirds provides entertainment and beauty
June 7, 2010
- Now is the time to plant fields for fall mourning dove hunts
- Good showing for S.C. archers in National Archery in the Schools Tournament
- DNR recognized for assistance on ATV safety research
- Second Round Results from the SC Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series
May 24, 2010
- Seasonal Santee Cooper Striped Bass closure begins June 1
- South Carolina Wildlife magazine back issues free to teachers
- Students endure heat to protect groundwater at 2010 Envirothon
- DNR courtesy boating inspections set during Memorial Day weekend
- 1st round results 2010 SC Governor's Cup Billfishing Series
May 17, 2010
- DNR plans public auction May 19 in West Columbia
- Oyster season closes May 15; clam season to close May 31
- New Jocassee Gorges map and driving tour published by DNR, Harry Hampton Fund
- DNR biologist says black bear population expanding; people need to learn to co-exist with bears
- Help preserve ancient rock carvings in Pickens County
May 10, 2010
- Boaters urged caution as manatees return to S.C.
- Contact DNR about least terns nesting on rooftops
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets May 12 in Columbia
- Statewide deer harvest decreases in 2009
- Colder than normal winter temperatures reduce white shrimp, spotted seatrout populations
- 2010 Eastern Native Grass Symposium set Oct. 5-8 in Tennessee
May 3, 2010
- 2010 Public Alligator Hunting season applications available online May 1
- Joint South Carolina, Georgia Savannah River committee meets May 6 in Ridgeland
- State Heritage Trust Advisory Board meets May 6 in Columbia
- Atlantic Coast waters reopen for recreational grouper fishing April 30
- Shorebird Workshop draws 85
- Savannah River Committee meets May 6 in Ridgeland
- Brook trout record broken three times in less than a week
April 26, 2010
- Eight turkeys bagged at recent DNR youth turkey hunt
- Midlands Striper Club donates $6000 to DNR
- Longleaf Alliance regional conference now to be held in Columbia Oct. 12-15
- Aiken County wildlife area will be open four Saturdays in May
- 2010 non-native aquatic invasive species management plan approved by S.C. Natural Resources Board
- SC Reel Kids learn fishing and fun
- Deer don't make good pets, so don't adopt a 'lost' fawn
- April 29 deadline for public input on shooting range survey
- April 28 S.C. Conservation Bank Board meeting to be re-scheduled
April 19, 2010
- DNR using innovative technique to deal with graffiti at Forty Acre Rock
- DNR Saltwater Tournament Information Program gearing up for 2010 season
- Santee Cooper Arkansas blue catfish regulation extended three years
- Map Modernization meeting in Newberry County April 22
April 12, 2010
- Governor signs new largemouth bass regulations for Lakes Marion, Moultrie and upper Santee River
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets April 16 in Columbia
- Governor signs new Pawley’s Inlet/Murrells Inlet flounder regulations
- Retired DNR Marine Resources director winner of 2009 Environmental Awareness Award
- State Wildlife, Fisheries group will meet April 13 in Columbia
- Map Modernization meeting in Cherokee County April 14
- Find the target with ads in 2010-2011 Rules & Regulations
April 5, 2010
- State brook trout record eclipsed again, this time at Lake Jocassee
- Plan and prepare now for fall dove hunting
- Landowners learn quail habitat improvement techniques at recent seminar
- DNR License Plate Series supports wildlife and conservation
- Marine shore-based recreational fishing on-line survey needs public input
- Map Modernization meeting in Lancaster County April 8
- Map Modernization meeting in Dillon County April 6
- Map Modernization meeting in Chester County April 8
- Map Modernization meeting in Chesterfield County April 6
March 29, 2010
- First woman to arrow Africa's 'Big 5' featured at Sportsmen's Classic March 26-28 in Columbia
- Corps of Engineers, Santee Cooper, DNR celebrate 25th anniversary of Rediversion, powerhouse
- Thermal thinning and pruning with prescribed fire benefits longleaf pine stands
March 22, 2010
- 'Aspirin Buster' archery expert featured at Sportsmen's Classic March 26-28 in Columbia
- Ultimate 'team player,' longtime DNR Upstate region law enforcement captain retires
- S.C. Youth Raccoon Hunting Championship held in Lowcountry
- Check-Off for Wildlife when doing state taxes
- Reel Art contest winners announced
- Equipment vendors, processors sought for upcoming 2010 Public Alligator Hunting Season
March 15, 2010
- Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic set for March 26-28 in Columbia
- Youth Turkey Hunt Day set for Saturday, March 27 not Sunday, March 28
- Spring turkey season forecast fair, youth day March 27
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets March 18 in Columbia
- DNR Web site scheduled to be down during evening of March 12
March 8, 2010
- Aquatic Plant Management Council meets March 11 in Columbia
- DNR conducts first prescribed fires in decades at Forty Acre Rock
- Wildlife benefits from brushy ditch banks, weedy field borders
- DNR Board chairman recognized for land protection efforts
- Map Modernization meeting in Fairfield County March 3
- Map Modernization meeting in Marlboro County March 5
March 1, 2010
- Nine-year-old angler reels in record brook trout on North Saluda River
- 12 youth hunters participate in Cottageville squirrel hunt
- Public input sought on proposed freshwater fishing laws
- Organic Initiative, High Tunnel Pilot Study application deadline March 12
February 22, 2010
- Adult-youth fishing opens March 3 at Bonneau Ferry WMA
- DNR Marine Resources Center receives award for historic house restoration
- Anglers reminded of regulation change for recreational marine bottom fishing
- Marine recreational fisheries on-line survey needs public input
- Duck hunters finish 'pretty good' season on DNR Waterfowl Management Areas
- Deer 'rut' and turkey density maps now available on DNR Web site
- Coastal Explorations Series offers Lowcountry learning, adventure opportunities
February 15, 2010
- Wateree River boat landing reopens as flood waters recede
- Getting information about public boat ramps now easier than ever
- Archaeological excavations open at Great Pee Dee March 8
- Charleston student wins 2009 S.C. Junior Duck Stamp contest
- Aiken County wildlife area open three Saturdays in March
- Visit DNR at Southeastern Wildlife Expo Feb. 12-14
February 8, 2010
- Waterfowl Advisory Committee meets Feb. 9 in Newberry
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Feb. 12 on Edisto Island
- Antler scoring sessions set across South Carolina
- Benefits of prescribed burning are many, but challenges abound
- Public weighs in on potential Hartwell PCB settlement projects
- S.C. Wildlife’s 26th Annual Outdoor Photo Contest accepting entries
February 1, 2010
- North Island hog hunts with dogs to remove destructive feral hogs
- S.C. Natural Resources Board will meet Jan. 28 in Columbia
- State Heritage Trust Board meets Feb. 4 in Columbia
- Shooting Sports Field Day set Feb. 6 near Garnett
- Great Backyard Bird Count combines fun, conservation Feb. 12-15
January 25, 2010
- Check-Off for Wildlife when doing state taxes
- The 10 Commandments of public duck hunting
- Draft 2010 Aquatic Plant Management Plan available for public review, comment
- S.C. Journalist Field Day at historic Belfast Plantation
January 18, 2010
- Youth Federal Waterfowl days set for Feb. 6-7
- Annual Wild Quail Management Seminar set March 11-12
- Map Modernization meetings in Union County Jan. 19
- DNR co-hosting Jan. 21 Savannah River Basin meeting
January 11, 2010
- Longleaf Alliance conference set in Wilmington, N.C.
- 23rd Annual Wild Quail Management Seminar scheduled for March 11-12
- Aquatic Plant Management Council meets Jan. 13 in Columbia
- State Wildlife, Fisheries group will meet Jan. 12 in Columbia
January 4, 2010
- DNR online forum transitions to non-profit group
- Upstate youth deer hunts - a great opportunity
- Improvement expected for Lake Murray striped bass fishery
- Youth raccoon hunt set Jan. 16 in Bowman
- S.C. bald eagle numbers continue to increase
- Federal Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force approves S.C. Aquatic Invasive Species Plan