Coyote
Deer hunters killed 20,674 coyotes during 2019
During the 2019 deer hunting season, South Carolina hunters killed 20,674 coyotes, which was slightly down from the previous year. […]
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Deer Hunting
SCDNR now accepting deer lottery hunt applications
It’s time for South Carolina hunters to apply for SCDNR deer lottery hunts for the 2020-21 season. The deadline is Aug. 15, 2020. […]
Newsletters
Snapper-grouper anglers must use descending devices beginning July 15
Snapper-grouper anglers from Virginia to Florida must use descending devices and non-offset circle hooks beginning July 15, 2020. […]
Events & Announcements
SCDNR resuming in-person transactions July 6
After a lengthy hiatus due to COVID-19, SCDNR will resume in-person transactions beginning Monday July 6, 2020. […]
Events & Announcements
Updated SCDNR statement on COVID-19
COVID-19 is still having an impact on some programs offered by SCDNR, but hunting and fishing seasons and regulations remain unchanged. […]
Deer Hunting
SCDNR Big Game Coordinator wins prestigious award
Charles Ruth, Big Game Coordinator for SCDNR, has been honored for his work by the Deer Committee of the Southeastern Section of the Wildlife Society. […]
Events & Announcements
SCDNR flounder survey shows troubling results
The SCDNR has released its findings from the public flounder survey they conducted in recent months. […]
Hog Hunting
South Carolina’s wild hog harvest numbers for 2019
Wild hogs are not native to South Carolina, but they are present in all 46 counties. In 2019, South Carolina hunters killed more than 31,000 wild hogs. […]
Events & Announcements
SCDNR’s current closures and cancellations
As of June 1, 2020, the COVID-19 virus has caused the SCDNR to cancel more events and keep certain locations closed until further notice. […]
Inshore Fishing
New S.C. limits for spadefish and tripletail
Tripletail and spadefish now have minimum size and creel limits for anglers fishing in South Carolina waters. […]
Deer Hunting
S.C. deer harvest remained stable in 2019
The SCDNR annual hunter survey shows that the state’s 2019 deer harvest numbers were almost identical to those of 2018. […]
Fishing
2020 commercial shrimp season opens May 27
South Carolina’s 2020 commercial shrimp trawling season will open Wednesday, May 27. […]
Events & Announcements
SC shellfish harvest season closes May 31
The recreational shellfish harvesting season for South Carolina is set to close on May 31. It will reopen some time this fall. […]
Newsletters
How do you prevent and treat seasickness?
If you’ve ever been seasick, you know just how horrible a pleasant day of fishing can become. Here’s some tips on how to prevent, or at least minimize, the ailment. […]