Deer harvest up slightly in 2008 July 2, 2009
Results of the 2008 Deer Hunter Survey conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources indicate that the statewide harvest of deer last season totaled 248,778, an increase of 4 percent over the previous year.
SCDNR News Release
Hilton Head cobia could be state record June 1, 2009
Robby Maroudas remembers seeing a huge cobia about 15 years ago near the R8 marker, but he couldn’t get it to bite.
On May 26, Maroudas saw another huge cobia, this one on the Betsy Ross reef.
The difference? This one was hungry — and that made all the difference in the world.
By Jeff Dennis
Legislature changes requirements for saltwater recreational fishing license May 23, 2009
The recent session of the South Carolina General Assembly made changes to the Saltwater Recreational Fishing License effective July 1, 2009. License fees will not change.
The changes will allow better access to information about recreational catch, which will lead to better management of South Carolina’s valuable marine resources.
SCDNR News Release
Huge catfish caught in tailrace below Lake Moultrie May 10, 2009
Mark Bollenburg of Bonneau Beach landed the biggest catfish caught in years on April 9 when he landed a 108.6-pound blue in the Tailrace Canal below Lake Moultrie.
By Terry Madewell
Heritage Preserve is victim of Horry County fire April 27, 2009
Massive wildfire blazed through the coastal region of Horry County last week, destroying much of a wildlife-rich, S.C. Department of Natural Resources Heritage Preserve immediately adjacent to thriving Myrtle Beach.
By Jeff Burleson
Northern Snakehead caught in Lake Wylie April 23, 2009
An angler fishing the Paw Creek arm of Lake Wylie in Mecklenburg County, N.C., caught a 31-inch northern snakehead on April 19. Lake Wylie is located on the border of North and South Carolina.
SCDNR News Release
Florida officials hook South Carolina fishermen for over-the-limit catches April 1, 2009
On March 13, Friday the 13th proved unlucky for four South Carolina anglers when a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer seized their entire catch of 1,268 freshwater fish. The case is believed to be the largest of its kind ever filed in Polk County by the FWC.
From News Reports
Enforcement officers crack illegal deer-importation ring March 12, 2009
A three year investigation by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources SCDNR)and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)involving the illegal importation of whitetail deer into South Carolina has led to the indictment of individuals in multiple states.
SCDNR News Release
Hampton Fund's latest donation to SCDNR exceeds $100,000 February 27, 2009
The S.C. Natural Resources Board recently accepted a $101,925 donation from the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, providing financial support for numerous projects and activities to aid in the promotion of wildlife education and conservation in South Carolina.
SCDNR News Release
Californian Reese wins Bassmasters Classic February 22, 2009
BOSSIER CITY, La. -- Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif., won the 2009 Bassmasters Classic and half-million dollar first-prize money on the Red River Sunday with a 3-day total of 54 pounds, 13 ounces.
From News Reports
Antler-Scoring Sessions Set Across South Carolina February 5, 2009
Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the S.C. Department of Natural Resources' annual series of scoring sessions.
From News Reports
NOAA to Establish Eight Federal Marine Protected Areas in the South Atlantic January 13, 2009
Industry and fishery conservation groups learned in early January that the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is preparing to announce the final rule creating eight marine protected areas (MPAs) off the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
From News Reports
EPIRB Changeover Begins in February January 4, 2009
Beginning next month, search-and-rescue satellites will no longer process the 121.5/243 MHz signal transmitted by older analog EPIRBs.
From News Reports
NOAA to Create Saltwater Angler Registry in 2010 January 1, 2009
NOAA’s Fisheries Service released its final rule December 23, 2008 to create a national saltwater angler registry of all marine recreational fishermen to help the nation better protect our shared marine resources.
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