Alligator
South Carolina gator hunting lottery closing soon
If you’re hoping to bag a gator during South Carolina’s 2019 alligator hunting season, you must apply by June 15. […]
Articles by SCDNR News Release
Events & Announcements
Robert Boyles named interim director of SCDNR
After SCDNR Director Alvin Taylor’s retirement, the agency has named Robert Boyles as interim director while they search for a permanent solution. […]
Inshore Fishing
S.C. shellfish harvesting season will close May 31
South Carolina’s recreational shellfish season will close on May 31 until the fall, when water temperatures will decrease to a safe level again. […]
Cobia
SCDNR, NCDMF team up on cobia tagging program
The SCDNR and NCDMF are hoping anglers will release any cobia they catch that have tracking devices implanted. These fish will be easily identifiable with special tags. […]
Other Hunting
State Youth Coon Hunting Championship celebrates 25th anniversary
Jace Shuler and Sly Stone were crowned champions in the senior and junior divisions of the 2019 S.C. State Youth Coon Hunting championship. […]
Turkey Hunting
Do you have your S.C. turkey tags yet?
Even if your hunting license states that you purchased a turkey hunting license, you still must have tags in your possession when turkey hunting, so make sure you get them before March 20 if you haven’t already received them. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Adult-youth fishing now open at Bonneau Ferry
Youth anglers accompanied by adults can fish at Bonneau Ferry from March 1 to Oct. 31, 2019. […]
Fishing
SCDNR acquires 1,757 acres in northern Greenville County for hunting, fishing
The SCDNR has acquired over 1700 acres in northern Greenville County, which will provide new hunting and fishing opportunities for the public. […]
Freshwater Fishing
SCDNR stocks thousands of trout into Lower Saluda River
Lake Murray’s cold water release into the Lower Saluda River is cold enough for trout, and the SCDNR recently released thousands of rainbow and brown trout into the river. […]
Featured
Youth raccoon hunts being held from October through March
Youth raccoon hunts sponsored by the S.C. Coon Hunters Association (SCCHA) and participating regional clubs and chapters will begin in October and continue throughout the fall and winter, culminating with the South Carolina Youth Raccoon Hunting Championship, hosted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The championship hunt is scheduled for March 2, 2019 and will be held at the SCDNR’s Webb Wildlife Center in Hampton County.