Alligator
Alligator lottery applications open June 1
For 2023, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is moving the opening day of the Alligator Lottery Applications to June 1. […]
Articles by SCDNR News Release
Deer Hunting
SCDNR antler measuring sessions for 2023
The SCDNR is currently measuring deer antlers across the state. The dates and locations of these sessions are listed below. […]
Hunting Reports
SCDNR finds missing hunter in distress thanks to phone technology
SCDNR used phone technology to locate a missing hunter in distress on New Year’s Day, leading to the man’s rescue. […]
Fishing
Report sightings of blue land crabs
The SCDNR is asking for reports of blue land crab sightings along the SC coast. […]
Fishing
SC man sentenced to prison for fatal boat crash
A Lexington man was sentenced to prison in a boat crash that killed two people in August 2020, a case investigated by the SCDNR. […]
Deer Hunting
Military community encouraged to apply for memorial deer hunts
The SCDNR and Cowden Plantation, near Jackson, SC will host two free deer hunts for military community members in memory of U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Caughman. […]
Dove
South Carolina’s public dove fields
Dove hunters in South Carolina have plenty of public dove fields to choose from. Here’s a list including dates, times and contact info. […]
Deer Hunting
SCDNR hosting Francis Marion National Forest deer discussion
The SCDNR is hosting a public meeting to discuss the deer population and deer hunting on Francis Marion National Forest. […]
Deer Hunting
SC’s first 2022 Youth Day for deer is Aug. 13
MARK YOUR CALENDARS- South Carolina’s 2022 youth deer hunt days on private land are right around the corner! […]
Fishing
New hunting/fishing laws for SC outdoorsmen
A handful of new hunting/fishing laws are notable in S.C.’s 2022-23 Official Hunting & Fishing State Regulation Guide just released by SCDNR. […]