DNR Partners With National Guard for Successful Reef Deployments October 6, 2008
For the 12th consecutive year, the S.C. Army National Guard has partnered with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources to donate surplus materials to the Marine Artificial Reef program, a collaborative project known as Reef-Ex.
From News Reports
National Hunting and Fishing Day Set for Oct. 4 in Columbia, Seneca October 2, 2008
Want to learn more about fly tying, bass fishing, archery, or hunting safety? Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn about all these things in the same day, and in the same place—for free?
SCDNR News Release
Savannah Saltwater Classic Cancelled; Replaced with Sullivans Island Saltwater Classic September 25, 2008
Due to a forecast Gale Force Nor’easter settling in over the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia during the preceding days of the event and the likelihood of continued dangerous sea conditions extending in to the weekend along with a looming threat of approaching Tropical Storm conditions the Savannah Saltwater Classic has been CANCELED for 2008.
From News Reports
Hunter Green September 24, 2008
Today's green movement uses certain buzzwords -- organic, locavore, renewable -- to the wry amusement of 15 million to 20 million of us who've actually lived the eco-friendly lifestyle that these words describe.
From News Reports
Record Red Grouper Caught by Little River Angler September 23, 2008
The S.C. state record for red grouper, which had stood for 32 years, was broken during August by a veteran South Carolina angler.
SCDNR News Release
Fill Boat's Gas Tanks, Avoid Ethanol Problems September 17, 2008
Ethanol-laden gasoline, dubbed “E-10” for its 10-percent ethanol content, is commonplace at marina fuel docks across the country.
From News Reports
Shrimp Baiting Season Opens Sept. 12 September 9, 2008
The 2008 shrimp baiting season will open at noon Friday, Sept. 12 in South Carolina waters.
SCDNR News Release
Savannah Saltwater Classic Rescheduled to Sept. 26 and 27 September 2, 2008
The Savannah Saltwater Classic, which was originally scheduled for August 22 and 23, was postponed due to winds and seas from Hurricane / Tropical Storm Fay and has been rescheduled for September 26 and 27.
South Carolina Sportsman
Murrell’s Inlet Fisherman Catches State-record Amberjack August 28, 2008
Lee Frederick of Murrell’s Inlet wanted to enjoy a weekend of fishing, but he ended up “Kill’n Time,” catching an amberjack that broke the state record.
By Jeff Dennis
Banded Doves Provide Vital Information to Biologists August 26, 2008
Since 2003, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Section and other partners have taken part in a long-term, multi-state banding study of mourning doves to improve information on dove life history.
SCDNR News Release
California angler wins $1 million on Lake Murray August 18, 2008
COLUMBIA -- Fishing two different plastic frog baits around shallow cover wound up being a million-dollar decision for bass pro Michael Bennett of Lincoln, Calif., who won the FLW Tour's Forrest Wood Cup on Sunday at Lake Murray.
From News Reports
100 Pound Amberjack is New S.C. Record August 15, 2008
The marine game fish record for an amberjack was recently dismantled by a veteran South Carolina angler with a triple digit catch out of Murrells Inlet.
S.C. Youth Shooters Win Championship Medals August 5, 2008
SPARTA, IL- Youth shooting teams from 15 states captured medals and national honors during the weekend at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet and Sporting Clays National Championships, including 4 medals, 1 gold, 1 silver an 2 bronze by S.C. shooters.