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December 23

• SC wood duck die-offs linked to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

December 06

• Happy 70th anniversary to South Carolina Wildlife magazine!

December 05

• Soil and Water Conservation Districts celebrate Arbor Day in South Carolina

November 20

• What's the difference between domesticated and wild turkeys?

November 15

• New bat species for South Carolina discovered in Upstate

November 8

• Sea turtle season marked by high nest numbers but also high tides, predation

November 3

• Teens need some excitement next summer? Sign them up for Camp Wildwood!

November 2

• SCDNR Director Boyles recognized for marine resources management efforts

October 31

• SCDNR announces Nov. 29 public meeting to introduce draft Broad River Basin Plan

October 24

• SCDNR acquires 644-acre property to double size of state preserve in Lexington County

October 21

• Bear season in Game Zone 4 will close early due to the harvest quota being reached

September 25

• Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day at free event Sept. 30 near Seneca

September 21

• SCDNR stocks first federally endangered freshwater mussels grown in hatchery

September 20

• South Carolina shellfish harvest season opens October 1

September 19

• Nominees sought for state environmental award

September 14

• Public & industry invited to discuss blue crab decline and management recommendations
• Tropical Storm Idalia dramatically alters Deveaux Bank Seabird Sanctuary

September 11

• SCDNR extends application deadline for Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council

September 7

• SC antler records remain high in 2023

August 29

• Federal money supports improvements at two South Carolina marinas

August 25

• SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections during Labor Day weekend

August 18

• Meetings set in Walterboro, North Augusta on Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin planning

August 10

• SCDNR offers public survey, video presentation on declining wild turkey numbers

July 27

• Hampton Wildlife Fund donates $191,600 to SCDNR, awards $67,500 in scholarships to SC students

July 25

• Local stakeholders sought to guide water planning in Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie Planning Basin

July 24

• SCDNR, Duke Energy partner to enhance fish habitat on Lake Wateree

July 11

• Unique group of monarch butterflies discovered in coastal South Carolina

June 26

• SCDNR invites the public to discuss wild turkey declines and options for future management

June 19

• SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections during July 4th holiday, weekend
• Duke Energy awards grant to equip new SCDNR water rescue unit

June 7

• South Carolina partners begin action on salt marsh conservation plan

May 31

• South Carolina shrimp harvest opens June 1

May 19

• Shellfish harvesting season closes May 27
• SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections during Memorial Day weekend

May 16

• SCDNR to present final Edisto River Basin Plan June 1 in Blackville

May 11

• SCDNR extends application deadline for Upper Savannah River Basin Council
• SCDNR offers tips to co-exist with black bears in South Carolina

May 10

• Recent research shows importance of SC islands in migration of threatened red knots

May 1

• Alligator Lottery Applications to Open on June 1

March 30

• Nesting season has begun for coastal birds on South Carolina islands, beaches

March 27

• SCDNR: With weather warming, be 'Alligator Safe' around the water
• Celebrate the coast at SCDNR Open House on April 22

March 16

• SCDNR Conservation Districts report honored as one of the state’s most notable documents

March 13

• Archaeologists seek relatives of 19th-century remains discovered in Georgetown County

March 10

• How you can help SC win a national contest by tracking the weather

March 7

• SCDNR biologist receives Clemson Professional Achievement Award

March 1

• Aquatic Plant Management Council meets March 8 in Eastover

February 23

• Antler Measuring Sessions Set Across South Carolina

February 13

• No foul play suspected in missing boater, Tyler Doyle
• 2023 S.C. Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey and Great Backyard Bird Count set Feb. 17-20

January 30

• Chester conservation commissioner recognized for 50 years of service

January 20

• Learn to improve quail habitat at SCDNR seminar March 9-10

January 18

• SCDNR investigators use phone technology to find missing hunter in distress

January 13

• Aquatic Plant Management Plan available for public review until Feb. 15
• SCDNR sets Feb. 15 public meeting to introduce draft Edisto River Basin Plan

January 03

• Aquatic Plant Management Council meets Jan. 10 in Eastover

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