Archived News Releases - 2017

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December 20, 2017

• Coyotes released for 2018 Coyote Harvest Incentive Program

December 15, 2017

• William Armfield honored as Certified SCDNR Fishing Instructor of the Year
• SCDNR assists in federal case of protected reptile trafficking

November 30, 2017

• Wild Turkey Reproduction Holding Steady Across the State
• All-time antler records update

November 27, 2017

• Drought Response Committee updates county statuses

November 20, 2017

• Wild and Domestic Turkeys: Birds of a Different Feather

November 16, 2017

• Sassafras Mountain tower construction to begin Monday after Thanksgiving

November 8, 2017

• 2017 Bobwhite Quail Whistling Cock Census
• Aquatic Plant Management Council to meet in Bonneau on Nov. 13

November 6, 2017

• Pregnant tiger shark tagged off SC coast

October 30, 2017

• Spartanburg Eagle Scout completes kiosk at Union County's Thurmond Dove Field

October 24, 2017

• Youth coon hunters compete for prizes, scholarships

October 20, 2017

• SCDNR leases historic building for archaeology headquarters
• 2016 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award Call for Nominations

October 18, 2017

• Norman Pulliam named chairman of SCDNR Board

October 16, 2017

• Motorists should watch for deer on state roads

October 12, 2017

• Celebrate wildlife & water at SCDNR Open House on October 21

October 10, 2017

• SCDNR, Tall Timbers enter into Memorandum of Agreement for bobwhite restoration
• SCDNR conducts Atlantic Sturgeon research in Great Pee Dee River

October 6, 2017

• Veterans encouraged to apply for Jackson, S.C., deer hunt
• Proper disposal of deer remains is a rule of good hunter ethics

October 3, 2017

• SCDNR names 2017 Officers of the Year

September 29, 2017

• Gopher tortoises released for study

September 25, 2017

• Recreational shellfish season opening delayed until October 15

September 20, 2017

• Boating Infrastructure Grant program honored with national award

September 12, 2017

• SCDNR game wardens return home

September 11, 2017

• SCDNR deploys officers to Texas coast

September 8, 2017

• Secure boats prior to high winds

September 5, 2017

• Antlerless deer tags can soon be used

September 1, 2017

• SCDNR deploys officers to Texas coast

August 28, 2017

• SCDNR, private landowners sponsoring youth deer hunts in Upstate

August 25, 2017

• SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections for Labor Day weekend
• Import of deer, elk parts in S.C. still limited by state regulation
• Tri-state wildlife biologists train for measurer certifications

August 24, 2017

• Life jacket loaner program expanding in Charleston region

August 22, 2017

• Highway 41 Bridge Removed in First Step Toward New Deep-Water Reef
• Deer hunts for mobility impaired hunters to be held in Upstate

August 18, 2017

• Aiken County wildlife area opens to the public Saturdays in September
• Special youth dove hunt to be held Sept. 2 in Union County by SCDNR, U.S. Forest Service

August 14, 2017

• Midlands, Lake Murray Tourism Big Winners at Forest Wood Cup

August 11, 2017

• Summer rains have eliminated drought status for five counties

August 1, 2017

• SCDNR, Tall Timbers, and Quail Forever Announce MOU

July 20, 2017

• Herbicide Treatment Notice: Waccamaw River

July 19, 2017

• SCDNR says take down birdfeeders if a black bear is visiting your neighborhood

July 7, 2017

• Northern long-eared bats found in two new counties, and breeding, on South Carolina’s Coastal Plain

June 29, 2017

• GoPaddleSC website connects people to state waterways
• Sunflowers decorate acres of Draper wildlife area in York County

June 28, 2017

• New size, bag limits for flounder starting July 1

June 27, 2017

• Public reminded not to handle, move wildlife
• Enhanced water quality monitoring begins on Lower Saluda, Congaree Rivers

June 22, 2017

• SCDNR to host courtesy boat inspections for Fourth of July weekend

June 21, 2017

• SCDNR distributes division and agency Employee of the Year awards

June 16, 2017

• SCDNR Canine Team completes training, reports for duty

June 14, 2017

• Life Jacket Loaner Station Opening in Murrells Inlet

June 12, 2017

• June 15 deadline to apply for 2017 public alligator hunting & special WMA season fast approaching

June 6, 2017

• State sees positive changes in county drought statuses
• Imperiled fish rescued from Santee Cooper Lakes

June 5, 2017

• Plant your fields for dove season!
• Conservation at the Core: 2017 SC Envirothon

June 1, 2017

• Here's how you can help the manatees returning to SC waters

May 23, 2017

• Favorable forecast for 2017 shrimp season
• Statewide Deer Harvest Decreases in 2016

May 19, 2017

• Boating Safety: Life Jacket Requirements

May 17, 2017

• Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome found in Laurens County

May 16, 2017

• SCDNR to offer courtesy boat inspections during Memorial Day weekend

May 11, 2017

• Oyster season to close May 15, clam season to close May 31

May 4, 2017

• SCDNR to waive license fees for terminally ill children

May 3, 2017

• Family donates electronic searching equipment to SCDNR in memory of fisherman
• South Carolina has largest number of wintering orioles for third year in a row

May 1, 2017

• Isle of Palms beach sees first sea turtle nest of 2017

April 28, 2017

• 2017 public alligator hunting, special WMA season applications available online May 1 (Application deadline is June 15)

April 24, 2017

• Aiken County wildlife area opens to the public Saturdays in May

April 13, 2017

• New oyster shell recycling site in Beaufort
• Laws are strict on taking wild turkey eggs and releasing pen-raised turkeys

April 10, 2017

• Twin Ponds Rifle Range is open to the public

April 6, 2017

• Drought committee makes few changes to S.C. drought statuses

April 4, 2017

• Aquatic Plant Management Council to meet April 17

April 3, 2017

• Don't adopt a 'lost' fawn

March 28, 2017

• Fungus that causes White-nose syndrome found in three new South Carolina counties so far this year
• New barrier-free fishing pier completed at Croft State Park's Lake Craig near Spartanburg
• Shimano opens new fishing headquarters in Ladson

March 23, 2017

• Fort Frederick film to premiere on SCETV
• Adult-Youth fishing open seasonally Thursday-Sunday at Bonneau Ferry WMA

March 22, 2017

• SCDNR digital public outreach projects recognized by S.C. State Library

March 15, 2017

• Jocassee wildlife technician who worked two natural disasters wins statewide honor

March 14, 2017

• Spring turkey season forecast fair; new season and bag limits remain in place
• Charleston County flood maps ready for public viewing

March 13, 2017

• SCDNR advisory committee meeting via teleconference on March 15

March 9, 2017

• Public comment period open for 2017 aquatic plant management plan

March 8, 2017

• Volunteers needed for 2017 South Carolina CoCoRaHS

March 7, 2017

• Wappoo wake zone to be extended
• 12th Annual SC NASP State Tournament to be hosted in Sumter

March 6, 2017

• Sportsmanship, heritage and hunting traditions emphasized at youth coon hunting championship
• Boating Infrastructure Grant Workshop on April 13

March 1, 2017

• Council helps raise awareness of the importance of prescribed burning

February 27, 2017

• Aiken County WMA open to public Saturdays in March

February 10, 2017

• SCDNR, SCBS partner for bluebird conservation
• Wateree Range now open for shotgun sports
• Limited registration open for Coyote Trapping and Management Workshop

February 9, 2017

• Antler measuring sessions set across South Carolina
• Hunters encouraged to get turkey tags now

February 7, 2017

• S.C. Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey and Great Backyard Bird Count set Feb. 17-20

February 2, 2017

• 15 counties see improvement in drought statuses

January 24, 2017

• Duke Energy Supports Natural Resources Conservation

January 20, 2017

• Foothills Trail from Sassafras Mountain to Table Rock State Park is open to hikers as of January 20, 2017

January 19, 2017

• Divers and fish to benefit from Little River reef addition

January 13, 2017

• Jimmy Houston to be featured at 2017 Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
• Northern long-eared bats discovered in Beaufort County

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