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September 5, 2026

Nominations to recognize South Carolinians who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment will be accepted through December 15.

State Environmental Award Nominations Being Sought

The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment. […]

Brandon Matthews (left) with his friend and long-time fishing partner Wally Trayah and a good catch of Cape Fear River flounder.

Southport Sportsman Seriously Injured in Fall from Tree

Jerry Dilsaver

A 30-year old Southport man fell from a tree on October 16, while adjusting his deer stand and was seriously injured. […]

A collaboration by The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy and the State of South Carolina has afforded the purchase of 39,000 acres of working forestland, recreational lands and wildlife habitat.

Historic Habitat Protection Project Nears Completion

SCDNR News Release

The largest habitat conservation purchase in the state’s history is one-step closer to completion with the acquisition of 39,000-acres of working forestland, recreational lands and wildlife habitat by the State of South Carolina, The Conservation Fund and The Nature Conservancy. […]

Six promising students of outdoor communications were awarded scholarships by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. The scholarships are named for Bodie McDowell, a past OWAA President, pictured above.

Outdoor Writers Association of America Awards $15,000 in Bodie McDowell Scholarships

From News Reports

MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) recently awarded six Bodie McDowell Scholarships totaling $15,000 to students of outdoor communications, including print, photo, art and broadcasting. […]

The Wego Kite Tube is a 10-foot-wide, round tube that traps air when being towed by a boat and lifts into the air.

Company Recalls Kite Tubes

From News Reports

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and a water sports equipment company have announced the voluntary recall of the company’s Wego brand of kite tubes. […]

Company Recalls Kite Tubes; N.C. Warning Remains In Effect

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and a water sports equipment company have announced the voluntary recall of the company’s Wego brand of kite tubes. […]

DNR to Hold Public Meetings on Marine Resources

From News Reports

S.C. Department of Natural Resources staff will conduct a series of public forums around the state throughout June and July addressing marine resources topics. […]

Buster Gunter (R) hoists a big king with fishing buddies Chad Morris (L) and Randy Spainhour.

Fishermen Rally to Aid Friend and Fellow Competitor

Jerry Dilsaver

Spearheaded by a core group from southeastern North Carolina, fishermen from all along the east and gulf coasts have responded with incredible support for “one of their own”, who is suffering from a brain tumor. […]

The Marsh Furniture Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is Marion County's second such preserve, owned and managed by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, in addition to the Little Pee Dee Heritage Preserve.

DNR purchases, protects 8,560 acres in Marion County

From News Reports

The Marsh Furniture Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was dedicated in a special public ceremony on Friday, April 7, 2006, in Marion County. […]

Stocking redfish, such as this one caught and released in Bulls Bay, is one of many ways the federal sportfish Restoration funds may be used.

Secretary Norton Announces Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration

From News Reports

Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton today announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $523 million in excise taxes paid by America’s recreational shooters, hunters, anglers and boaters, to state fish and wildlife agencies to support fish and wildlife conservation and education programs.
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