Archived Articles

2020

November - December

• Window to the Past, Key to the Future
  Old barns, like the small farms they supported, are part of a bygone era, but these picturesque snapshots may offer insights for the future.
• Sometimes, It’s Polite to Point
  For many South Carolina quail hunters, it’s all about their dogs.

September - October

• Lowcountry Ghosts
  On an evening stroll, there is a chance you may spot ghostly glowing lights dancing in the distance. Remain calm. Most likely, fireflies are on the move!
• Pathways to Success
  For decades, the trend toward urban and suburban living in America has led to fewer people becoming involved in hunting via traditional paths. But the desire for the challenges and rewards of the hunt is still deeply ingrained in the human psyche and, as the old saying goes, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
• Trekking the Trail
  Along the scenic highways and byways of South Carolina, there is an epic sampling of picturesque natural landscapes that you can view right out of your car window.

May - June

• Birds of a Feather
  Partners in Flight celebrates thirty years of landbird conservation.
• Jewels in the Crown
  Come with me on a pilgrimage to four of the most diverse, vast and spectacular natural areas in our state.

March - April

• If You Sound Like a Duck
  Not just any quack can win the state's annual duck calling contest.
• The Carolina Seven
  An exploratory venture into our state’s natural treasury.

January - February

• Carolina Back Roads: Where Beauty, Peace and History Hide
  On a back road, your blood pressure goes down and your gas mileage goes up.
• Slab Happy
  If you think fishing is a lazy way to spend an afternoon, then you haven’t been crappie fishing on Lake Murray.
• Hard Work and a Long To-do List
  Managing SCDNR’s Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project’s 24,000+ acres has always been a tough job. Beginning in 2015, it got even tougher.

2019

November - December

• Blame it on Babcock
  The personal journey of an outdoor writer.
• Old-time Christmas
  Natural decorations can make your Yuletide traditions more meaningful.
• The Pearl of Lowcountry Cuisine
  Fall leaves and chilly evening temperatures signal that it’s time for an oyster roast.

September - October

• Rocking the Georgia Pines
  When Chuck Leavell is not on the road with the Rolling Stones, he spends his time singing the praises of forests, bobwhite quail and conservation.
• When the Wind Blows
  Whether you call them September gales or hurricanes, these powerful storms barrel out of the Atlantic leaving a scarred trail of destruction that thirty years of recovery can't fully erase.
• Lillies of the Field
  Once young girls draped in oversized camo, today's outdoors women are the tech-savvy guides of the future.

July - August

• 2019-2020 SCW Calendar Gallery
  Check out the 2019 photo contest entries that were chosen for the 2019-2020 SCW Calendar issue.
• SCDNR Divisions
  
• Director Alvin Taylor Retires
  

May - June

• Turning the Tide Against Litter
  A united front against litter is gaining traction in South Carolina - linking state and local efforts to stop littering before it starts.
• Welcoming the Worm
  Ongoing research and innovative practices are restoring life to agricultural soils.
• Exploring Charleston
  The Holy City offers pocket-friendly adventures on land and water, if you know the path to follow.

March - April

• Henry Edwards Davis
  A treasured turkey hunting book written by Pee Dee legend Henry E. Davis lives on through a local collector.
• Botany with a Bite: A photo essay
  Ancient insect-eating plant species are revered by the scientific community as a connection to the past and future.
• After Dark
  When the sun goes down and the moon comes up, night sounds cut through the silence, imaginations run wild, and it’s prime time for story-telling.

January - February

• Still Wild After All These Years
  A journey through the years, and the pages, of South Carolina Wildlife magazine.
• Pee Dee Memoirs
  Pee Dee native Lewis Rogers reflects on fishing trips with his friends during the 1950s and 60s, when improvising was the name of the game.
• Double or Nothing
  Vintage shotgun aficionado Heyward Horton offers helpful tips in selecting a double gun, and sound advice for all gun owners.

2018

November - December

• A Sweet Gift from our Ancestors
  A few South Carolina families continue to grind and cook sugarcane to make syrup, using the trades and traditions passed down to them, and the savory recipes too!
• Tied and True
  A fly-tying journey from South Carolina to Alaska.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Cooper’s Hawk
  The Cooper’s hawk, named for William Cooper, a naturalist and one of the founders of the New York Academy of Sciences, is widely distributed, from southern Canada to Mexico.

September - October

• The Shell Rings of Pockoy: A Window into the Past
  Archaeologists discover shell rings created by humans more than 4,000 years ago on Pockoy Island, but they must race against time to excavate as the Atlantic rises to claim these treasures.
• Winging their Way
  South Carolina's Avian Conservation Center in Awendaw comes to the rescue for all species of birds.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Hummingbird Moth
  Hummingbird moths, or clearwing moths, seem to mimic the hummingbird’s signature feature, albeit with four wings rather than two.

July - August

• “All In” for Mr. Bob
  With bobwhite quail populations dipping year after year, an urgent call to action garners resounding support across the state.
• Playing Cat and Mouse, Santee Style
  Big blue cats are a favorite with Santee Cooper Country anglers, and when it's time to weigh in, one local catfish guide, Captain Mouse, never comes up short.
• Winging It
  How to make a wing-bone turkey call.

May - June

• The Stripes of Success
  Ground-breaking research and round-the-clock fish rearing have generated a booming striped bass industry, and countless smiling snapshots, across the state.
• Glamour in the Maritime Forest
  North America's most beautiful bird graces South Carolina's scrub-shrubs... but for how long?
• With Faith the Size of a Cotton Seed
  About twenty-eight years ago, a few college friends with a propensity for hard work and big fun created a fundraising event that offers everyone involved a blast... and a barbeque.

March - April

• Offbeat Turkey Hunting
  Talking turkey takes practice and patience. Stick to the fundamentals, but when that doesn't work, here are a few tips I learned in frustration.
• Spring in the Salkehatchie Swamp
  In the obscure upper reaches of the Ace Basin, advancing spring triggers a renewal of life in the Salkehatchie Swamp.
• Tagging a Memory
  SCDNR staff photographer Taylor Main joins SCDNR marine biologists on a shark tagging expedition in an effort to track the journeys of tiger sharks.

January - February

• The Big Bang
  The SCDNR's shooting sports programs connect kids with the agency and with education.
• Drawing on Success: School Archery Program Expands Again
  More than 50,000 students will take aim at 3-D archery in S.C. schools this year, adding new competition to adrenaline-filled arenas.
• Discovering your Niche: Camp Wildwood
  More than a summer camp, the SCDNR's Camp Wildwood is training leaders and offering the adventure of a lifetime.

2017

November - December

• Scenic South Carolina: A Photographer's Journey
  
• The Buzz Around Town
  Sparked by the success of a library's observation beehive, Calhoun County is building strong support for their pollinator cohorts in a festive way.
• The Eve of Eve
  Traditions ingrained through decades of winter hunts create unforgettable memories and treasured camaraderie.
• The Christmas Kayak
  "A luxury is anything a husband needs." - Anonymous

September - October

• From Bass Boat to Broadcast Booth
  Acclaimed outdoor writer Pat Robertson talks to long-time pro angler Davy Hite about his career and plans for the future.
• In Search of "The Things with Feathers"
  If you are looking for a new opportunity to give back during the holiday season, a Christmas bird count just might fit the bill.
• Safeguarding the Secrets of Butterfield
  A keeper of history and nature, Lowcountry landowner Michael Finch is now part of an epic story and conservation timeline that continues to unfurl.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Eastern Oyster
  The Eastern oyster's vital role in South Carolina estuaries is underscored by SCDNR Biologist Nancy Hadley, "Oysters are ecosystem engineers - they build habitat; they control water quality; they modify their environment. They are keystone species, like coral reefs.

July - August

• The Story behind the Cover Shot
  There were lots of whistles, claps, hand signals and laughs on the sidelines as South Carolina Wildlife editor Joey Frazier positioned himself along the Lake Hartwell shoreline to capture the fantastic photograph of the five Boykin spaniels featured on the SCW July-August 2017 calendar cover.
• One for All and All for South Carolina
  Tourism groups partner with the SCDNR to promote fun in the Palmetto State.
• Hunting Waterfalls in Oconee County
  This adventurous guide to the scenic waterfalls of Oconee County meanders along a trail of jurassic proportions, revealing some of our state's most breathtaking gems.
• Columbia Rowing Club brings New Adventure to the scenic Broad River
  There is a bustling undercurrent of activity around the I-20 bridge in Columbia, blending nature with tourism and sports through rowing's rich traditions.

May - June

• The Crest of Carolina: A photo essay
  Winding earthen trails, colossal boulders and hand-hewn bridges provide a gateway into the Jocassee Gorges where geological formations, towering forests and plummeting waterfalls shelter countless plant and animal species - some yet to be discovered.
• Crayfish: the Lobsters of the Lowcountry
  Whether you call them crayfish or crawfish, crawdads or yabbies, most folks agree these little lobsters are worth the patience of plying ebony waters to catch a pot full. This Lowcountry tale takes us from swamp to table, complete with delectable crayfish recipes.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Ruffed Grouse
  A cold-weather specialist whose winterization process starts at the bottom, with fleshy, comb-like rows of bristles called pectinations that grow on its toes to help with walking on snow and clinging to icy branches.

March - April

• Delightful Instruments of Deceit: The Lure and Lore of Turkey Calls
  Call makers create instruments that lure quarry other than gobblers as hunters are often attracted by the beautiful workmanship of intricately decorated turkey calls.
• First Catch of the Season
  The "crrrrack" of a wooden bat and the "zzzzing" of a fishing line are sounds that time will stand still for here in the South. So whether you're on the field or on the water, getting away from it all is what it's all about.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Eastern Mole
  The mole is a digging machine, perfectly suited to underground travel.

January - February

• A Growing Voice for Conservation
  SCDNR outreach coordinator Alix Pedraza is forming a coalition for conservation that spans the diverse cultures and communities of the Palmetto State.
• The Farm
  During bobwhite's heyday, most hunters made regular excursions to Lowcountry farms in their quest for birds and adventure.
• For Wildlife Watchers: American Woodcock
  The American woodcock's mottled gray/brown plumage helps it blend in, but predator avoidance is still an issue when you spend most of your time face down. Having eyes in the back of your head wouldn't hurt.

2016

November - December

• Flying for the Birds
  Aerial surveys of nesting areas help biologists keep track of migratory bird populations and trends.
• Angling the ACE
  Oftentimes a great fishing trip can be better defined by an angler's perspective than by the fish caught, and St. Helena Sound, in the heart of the ACE Basin, offers plenty of both for those open to unseen possibilities.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Carolina Heelsplitter
  Carolina heelsplitter is a mussel found exclusively in some of North and South Carolina's river systems.

September - October

• Derailed by Record Rains
  Reflecting on the record-breaking rains of October 2015... Rebuilding with a broader perspective.
• Making it Pay
  Private landowners keep minimal development as a priority while finding avenues to make idyllic large properties pay their own way.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Sturgeon
  Beauty, like success, is a matter of perspective, and sometimes the concepts intertwine. At the end of a boxing match, you don't have to be pretty; you just have to be standing. On an evolutionary scale, the single best measure of success and, arguably, of beauty, is longevity.

July - August

• Workout on the Water
  Paddle boarding offers a new kind of challenge on top of the waves.
• Bring Home the Bass
  For some South Carolina communities, investments in fishing and boating facilities capable of attracting national tournaments are paying off in more outdoor recreation tourism dollars.
• The DNR in Action: In the Path of the Storm
  It really didn't hit me until the very end that we had just lived through a tornado.

May - June

• DNR Biosphere: The Sea Turtle Cruise
  The DNR's sea turtle program plays a crucial role in restoring this endangered species in the Southeastern states.
• Place Where Time Stood Still
  After twenty years of archaeological field work, artifacts remaining at the DNR's Kolb archaeology site will be preserved in place for researchers to discover and interpret.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Manatee
  Manatees can eat up to 10 percent of their body weight in sea grass a day.

March - April

• Coming Home
  In the strange case of Lake Murray's disappearing (and reappearing) purple martins, many questions remain.
• "Dem Bones, Dem Bones"
  Recreational divers immerse themselves in natural history to find fossils and adventure on the bottom of South Carolina's blackwater rivers. But how did the fossils get there in the first place?
• For Wildlife Watchers: House Fly
  A single fly can carry more than a million microbes.

January - February

• A Walk in the Woods
  We all know walking is good for what ails you, but a walk in the woods? That takes it to a whole other level.
• Tale of Two Great Canoeists
  The epic voyages of two late 19th century maritime adventurers both included stops at Murphy Island, today a part of the DNR-managed Santee Coastal Reserve WMA.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Palm Warbler
  Palm warblers can be found in brushy thickets, weedy fields, forest edges, fence rows, savannas and dune habitat.
• 2015 South Carolina Wildlife-Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund Photo Contest
  These images from the 2015 SCW/Hampton Fund Photo Contest offer viewers an opportunity to experience the beauty of South Carolina's natural world as seen through the lenses of these gifted artists.

2015

November - December

• Revisiting Herron
  George Herron is South Carolina's most renowned maker of custom knives, but have you ever heard the story behind the design of his "interframe" folding model?
• Coastal Plain Waterfowl 101
  Five time-proven lessons for pursuing "puddle ducks" in South Carolina's storied coastal plain rivers.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Great White Shark
  Great whites cruise at ten to fifteen miles per hour and can accelerate to thirty-five.

September - October

• Coyote Science
  The scientific evidence that coyotes are affecting deer populations in South Carolina is solid, and limiting doe harvests may be the only viable strategy for keeping deer numbers stable.
• Odd Birds
  American woodcock and Wilson's snipe provide uniquely challenging targets for the offbeat wing shooters who faithfully pursue them.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Wood Stork
  Sometimes, survival hinges on being out of fashion. In the late 19th century, herons, egrets and many other shorebirds were slaughtered by the thousands for their plumes, which were treasured by the makers and wearers of ladies hats. But consider the wood stork, lacking in distinctive breeding plumage and therefore relatively safe.

July - August

• Take the 365-day Deer Hunting Challenge
  Every once in awhile, bagging a big buck in October might be a matter of luck - right place, right time - but more likely, it's the result of hours of planning and work in the "off" season.
• Pintail Partners
  Cooperation, not competition, was the name of the game when the "Pintail Partners," a coalition made up of duck hunters, advocacy organizations and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, worked together to provide a standout waterfowl hunt for youth hunters this past January.
• Stingray Dos and Don'ts
  Finding yourself on the receiving end of a stingray barb will probably necessitate a trip to the emergency room. But some easy first-aid tips can save you a lot of pain on the way.

May - June

• A Lowcountry Birder's Bonanza
  Roxbury Park, one of the newest public spaces in the ACE Basin, provides visitors with easy access to a wide variety of wildlife species.
• Unwelcome Visitors
  "South Carolina Native" isn't just a bumper sticker slogan for folks intent on letting the drivers behind them know where they were born; for the members of the South Carolina Native Plant Society, it's a serious topic that involves fighting real threats to our indigenous flora.
• Quest For The Golden Cannas
  Bear Island WMA is known as a haven for waterfowl and other birds, but in this case, it's the search for an interesting piece of flora that prompts an early summer visit.
• Fish Like A Pro
  Professional bass fishing is growing by leaps and bounds, with all the money and attention that entails, but for these three pros with South Carolina roots, family, community and getting more young people into the sport is still the name of the game.
• For Wildlife Watchers: Red Paper Wasp
  Wasps of all kinds have earned the respect of humans (as well as some degree of fear), and our awe hasn't diminished.

March - April

• Between A Rock and A Wet Place
  Rapids and rocky shoals, once impediments to river travel, were instrumental in the development of South Carolina's Fall Line cities.
• River Run
  The spring spawning run of striped bass up the Congaree River gets the hearts of dedicated river anglers pumping, and better fishing over the last few seasons, the result of stakeholder-initiated harvest restrictions, is generating new buzz about this unique fishery.
• Redefining "Run And Gun"
  It might not be as catchy, but for success in spring turkey hunting, you might be better served to "Walk and Listen."
• For Wildlife Watchers: Earthworm
  Earthworms are sold as fish bait and pet food, and for composting and gardening.

January - February

• Clemson's Ecological Treasure Chest
  During the Great Depression, thousands of acres of Upstate farmland, worn out and eroded from years of cotton farming, were rescued by a "New Deal" program. Eight decades later, careful stewardship of this public resource by Clemson University and the DNR has yielded a scientific and recreational bonanza for Palmetto State citizens.
• Georgetown's Green Wall
  A seemingly minor incident involving the 24th president of the United States and a muddy duck hunt led to the long-term preservation of tens of thousands of acres of wild lands and waters along the South Carolina Coast.
• For Wildlife Watchers: American Robin
  The robin is among the most abundant bird species on the continent, with a population estimated at more than three hundred million.
• 2014 South Carolina Wildlife-Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund Photo Contest
  If it's January, it must be time to showcase the winners of the 2014 South Carolina Wildlife-Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund Photo Contest and Exhibition at the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic.

Trip Report - Exploring a Cypress Wetland by Kayak

• I have always loved to paddle cypress wetlands, and Lake Juniper, a 360-acre lake within the boundaries of Cheraw State Park, had been on my to-paddle list for some time. In early May, three friends and I decided to make a weekend of it and stay at the park. Two of us camped, while the other two stayed in the park cabins. On arrival Friday afternoon, we found the campsites to be large, clean and most with great views of the lake. The cabins were very nice and located in a wooded area.

Trip Report - Pendleton High School "Coastal Ecology Field Experience", 2015

• I have been a fan for many years. I recently noticed your "Trip Report" feature and that gave me the idea to contact you. I'm an agricultural education instructor at Pendleton High School. For the past four years I have provided what I call a "Coastal Ecology Field Experience" for my Wildlife Management/Environmental Natural Resources students. With the help and friendship of an excellent SCDNR wildlife technician and education specialist, Mr. Jim Lee, and many others, we have created a life-changing experience for these students.

Trip Report - Saluda River to the Lake Greenwood Dam, 2015

• I like rivers; they start somewhere small and wander for miles flowing somewhere. The "somewhere" for the section of the Saluda River that forms the boundary between Newberry and Saluda counties is Lake Murray, which was created in 1930 when the river was damned to create a 50,000 acre reservoir. I love the part of the Saluda River that forms the lake's headwaters; it's very accessible and beckons you to follow it upstream. If you start, like I did, at Blacks Bridge outside Prosperity, with your destination being the Buzzard's Roost Dam at Lake Greenwood, it will take you approximately 22 river miles to meet that goal.

Trip Report - Bear Island Birding Adventure, 2015

• The DNR's Bear Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a Category I Waterfowl Area, well-known (and much beloved) by Palmetto State hunters for its thousands of acres of managed wetland impoundments, which attract an unrivaled bounty of migrating ducks during the winter months. But in the spring, after the chest waders, decoys and steel shot have been packed away for another season, Bear Island's miles of dikes and walking trails become a wildlife photographer's dream location.

2014

November - December

• Decking the Halls - Naturally
  Whether indoors or out, nature abides a welcome guest in every part of these homes during the holiday season.
• Outtakes
  "Imagine 2,000 evocative images, generated from numerous road trips along miles and miles of South Carolina highways and back roads.
• Remembering Havilah Babcock
  "Forever old and forever new, a sunrise is always and never the same." - Havilah Babcock
• For Wildlife Watchers: Big Brown Bat
  Sometimes bats catch insects in their mouths. More often, they catch them with their tail membranes, which act as a scoop or net.

September - October

• Island of the Bobcats
  X marks the spot for bobcats on South Carolina's Kiawah Island.
• Splendid Isolation
  "...the tide is quite high and it brings with it a full moon, and a gentle south breeze coming in over the water renders the atmosphere altogether delightful." - John A. Warren, circa 1858
• My Nature: Telling You True
  Rich man, poor man, we all have a place to hunt.

July - August

• Saltwater License Proves Its Worth
  Licensing anglers to fish in the ocean seemed a novel idea twenty-five years ago, but it has greatly benefited both fish and fishermen.
• Let's Take It Outside, South Carolina
  We're taking it outside and into the great South Carolina outdoors, and so should you.
• Natural Music
  Mastering the ancient art of calling game is like making it to Carnegie Hall . . . there's only way to get there.

May - June

• Legacy of a Lost Highway
• Sacred Earth
• For Wildlife Watchers: Great Horned Owl

March - April

• Bluebirds Dancing in Their Souls
• Charleston Jetties, The Incidental Reef
• My Nature: Old Timers

January - February

• Up On Sassafras
• Cult of the Coon Dog
• The Last Drag

Trip Report - Hunting Island State Park Photo Walks, 2014

• Hunting Island State Park (HISP) is known for its lighthouse and beach, a popular summertime destination for Beaufort-area locals and thousands of visitors, but the park also offers some terrific opportunities for wildlife-viewing and photography in the spring, fall and even winter, as we found during our two visits with park volunteers David and Lyn Price and members of the Aiken and Atlanta photo clubs.

2013

November - December

• Earth and Water, Wind and Sun...
• Botanica Caroliniana
• For Wildlife Watchers: Laughing Gull

September - October

• A Day In The (Wild) Life
• A Fighting Chance For Wildlife
• For Wildlife Watchers: Brown Recluse

July - August

• Hit the Trail
• Uncle Jack's Riverbank Stew
• What You Can't See

May - June

• Paint Box Bright: Those Colorful Buntings
• How's the Fishing?
• Economic Impact of Fishing
• For Wildlife Watchers: American Goldfinch

March - April

• Red Drum Success Story
• Habitat Restoration
• Public Outreach Takes Many Approaches
• Going Bog Wild
• For Wildlife Watchers: Brown Pelican

January - February

• Living With "Not-So-Wild" Life
• Called To Serve
• For Wildlife Watchers: Red Fox

2012

November - December

• Go Native
• Catching a Breather
• For Wildlife Watchers: Tundra Swan

September - October

• Manage It (Well), And They Will Come
• Can Quail Rise Again?
• For Wildlife Watchers: Red-cockaded Woodpecker

July - August

• Up Close and Personal
• Landing a Thousand Lunkers
• Homegrown

May - June

• Accidental Tourists
• The Water Way
• For Wildlife Watchers: Crayfish

March - April

• Forty Pounds of Spirit
• Dinner Is Served!
• For Wildlife Watchers: Chuck-Will's-Widow

January - February

• First Light Midlands: Wake Up, Life Is Calling
• First Light Upstate: Land of Mountains and Water

2011

November - December

• Stalwart in the Field: Remembering Officer Frank Floyd
• The Key to Carolina
• For Wildlife Watchers: Horseshoe Crab

September - October

• Opening Day
• Take Me To The River
• For Wildlife Watchers: Red-shouldered Hawk

May - June

• Aerialists Supreme
• Daws Island Adventure
• For Wildlife Watchers: Carpenter Bee

March - April

• Saving Stumphouse
• Mysterious Knees
  • What's In a Name?
• River Bassin' In The Midlands

January - February

• Focus On Conservation
• South Carolina's Heritage Preserves
• The Treasure Hunters

2010

November - December

• Birds of Winter
• For Wildlife Watchers: Hooded Merganser
• The Thrill of the Chase

September - October

• A Horse for All Seasons
• Time Well Spent
• Snakes Alive!

July - August

• Get In the Salt
• Go Fish!
• Hunting

May - June

• Cane Pole Days
• Vulnerable Giants
• For Wildlife Watchers: Bobcat

March - April

• An Art Most Beautiful and Deadly
• Digging the Past
• Features Tell A Story of Different Cultures
• For Wildlife Watchers: Crappie

January - February

• Birds of a Feather
• Cool Air, Hot Steam and Lowcountry Oysters
• For Wildlife Watchers: American Oystercatcher

2009

November - December

• Seasons of the Whitetail
• "Clouded and Dog-like": Spotted Seatrout
• For Wildlife Watchers: Mink

September - October

• Edisto's Hidden Treasure
• Finding Fall (In Unexpected Places)
• For Wildlife Watchers: Menhaden

July - August

• Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly To My Home
• Jocassee Adventure
• For Wildlife Watchers: Red velvet ant

May - June

• Disappearing Diamondbacks
• A Day At The Beach: The Art of Surf Fishing
• For Wildlife Watchers: Killdeer

March - April

• Hidden In Plain View
• "My Mother Is A Fish"
• For Wildlife Watchers: Barking Tree Frog

January - February

• Before the Waterfowl Sunrise
• Drawn to Hunt
• Born of New Water
• For Wildlife Watchers: Muskrat

2008

November - December

• Murphy's Law
• Daddy's Law
• Greybeards of the ACE
• For Wildlife Watchers: Coyote

September - October

• Making Memories
• Coastal State Parks: Nature at the Beach
• For Wildlife Watchers: Shrimp

July - August

• Pollinators In Peril
  • Hocus Pocus: pollination myths and misconceptions
  • Researcher Sam Droege Plans National Bee Study
  • Links for further information
  • Pesticides and Pollinators
  • The bees of South Carolina
  • But bees will sting me!
• Welcome Aboard!
• For Wildlife Watchers: Eastern coral snake

May - June

• This Hobby's A Keeper
• For The Birds
• For Wildlife Watchers: Grasshopper

March - April

• Talkin' Turkey
• Anatomy of a Shooting
• SC Parks Turn 75!

January - February

• State Parks: Outdoor Laboratories
• For Wildlife Watchers: Blue-winged teal
• Through the Lens

Trip Report - Lynches River, 2008

• The following journal was compiled during ten days of travel by canoe and kayak on the Lynches Scenic River. The purpose of the trip was to compile information and data to include in the DNR's Lynches Scenic River Water Trail Guide. On day one on the trip, I was accompanied by Elizabeth Ossier; a DNR fisheries biologist with Region II, Kelly King, a DNR 2008 summer intern; and Jennie Williamson of the Pee Dee Land Trust. Kimberly Meitzen, a 2008 DNR summer geomorphologist with our Geology Section, and myself paddled the entire trail.

2007

November - December

• Hunter's Harvest: From Field to Table
• For Wildlife Watchers: Indigo bunting
• Field Trip - Congaree Bluff Heritage Preserve

September - October

• Sparkleberry Reflections
• Banding Together
• Field Trip - Fort Lamar Heritage Preserve

July - August

• The Nature-Child Connection
  • National Leaders Band Together for Action
  • The Pied Piper of Hammond
  • Parents Speak Out
• We All Have A Story to Tell
• Field Trip - Berkeley County Blueways: Santee Canal Trail
• Aquatic Invasive Species Supplement

May - June

• Living For Shrimping, Shrimping For A Living
• For Wildlife Watchers - Gulf coast spiny softshell turtle
• Field Trip - Eastatoee Creek Heritage Preserve

January - February

• Snow Daze
• For Wildlife Watchers - Willet
• Field Trip - Huntington Beach State Park

2006

November - December

• Whitetail Time
• For Wildlife Watchers - Striped bass
• Field Trip - Edisto Beach State Park

September - October

• Gettin' Ready
• For Wildlife Watchers - Atlantic Ghost Crab
• Field Trip - Drive to Jumping Off Rock

July - August

• South Carolina's Magic Dragons
• For Wildlife Watchers - Garden Snail
• Field Trip - Dreher Island State Recreation Area

May - June

• ACE Basin Boulevard
• For Wildlife Watchers - Luna Moth
• Field Trip - Natural Bridge Trail at Keowee-Toxaway
• Hurricane Warning - Storms on the Horizon
  • A Tropical Brew...Hurricane Season Here to Stay?
  • Measuring the Storm: The Saffir-Simpson Scale
  • Flood Insurance: Not Just for the Coast
  • Dangers Developing: S.C. Growth Raises Bar for Safety from Storms
  • Before the Storm and After: DNR Officers Provide Crucial Help
  • Unexpected Consequences: Fruits(and Vegetables) of Disaster
  • Climatologist Helps Weathermen, Emergency Planners Make the Call
  • SERCC Helps Track Storms of the Past
  • In Case of a Hurricane(Tips from FEMA)
  • At Your Fingertips: Info for Weather Watches, Hurricane Preparedness

March - April

• Mountain Gobblers
  • If At First you Don't Succeed..
  • Record Unbroken
• For Wildlife Watchers - Flying Squirrel
• Field Trip - N.R. Goodale State Park

January - February

• Watershed Years
  • It Happened One Night: Adventures of a Game Warden
  • So What's the Difference?
  • DNR Milestones
• For Wildlife Watchers - Common Loon
• Field Trip - Bonneau Ferry

2003

March - April

• Great Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve--Johannes Kolb site
• Priceless!