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May 31, 2026

Fifty public Dove fields will be available for S.C. dove hunters during the 2007-2008 hunting season.

Fifty Fields Available for Public Dove Hunting Across S.C.

Fifty public dove fields will be available across the state during the 2007-08 season through the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Management Area program. […]

Sportsmen have a chance to speak their minds at the WRC’s waterfowl hearings during August.

Waterfowl Hearings Set Aug. 21, 22, 23

From News Reports

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold nine public meetings this month, giving citizens a chance to discuss the proposed 2007-2008 waterfowl seasons, bag limits and related topics.
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The SAFMC has determined that more restrective measures are needed to ensure sustainable populations of gag grouper (L) and vermilion snapper (R).

SAFMC Seeks Input on Catch Reduction Measures for Gag Grouper and Vermilion Snapper

From News Reports

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a series of 6 public scoping meetings to solicit public comment on an amendment to reduce both commercial and recreational harvest of gag grouper and vermilion snapper. […]

The early N.C. Canada goose season begins on Sept. 1.

Early Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons Set by WRC

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – During July, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission set hunting seasons for dove and other webless migratory game birds, as well as early goose and teal. […]

Brunswick County fishermen are expecting plenty of pogies for bait and gamefish forage after a bill to prohibit summer fishing for them has been passed and forwarded to the governor for signing.

Assembly Passes Landmark Brunswick Menhaden Bill

Craig Holt

A long battle to restrict the harvest of menhaden from one southeastern N.C. county’s offshore waters ended during late July when the N.C. legislature passed a bill to keep factory boats away from the Brunswick County coast.
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Capt. Jerry Dilsaver (center), along with Richard Denning of Willow Springs (left) and Bob Black of Oak Island, display the 40.22-pounds king mackerel that helped win the 2001 23-under SKA national championship.

Dilsaver Easy Choice for SKA Hall of Fame

Craig Holt

The Southern Kingfish Association named Jerry Dilsaver of Oak Island to its Hall of Fame during July.
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Individual antlerless deer tags will not be valid in the new Hunt Zone One in Oconee, Pickens and Greenville Counties.

Antlerless Deer Tags No Longer Valid in New Game Zone One

SCDNR News Release

The use of individual antlerless deer tags has been eliminated in the new Game Zone One. […]

Dick Hamilton, Executive Director of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, was dismissed from his position on August 6 after a special closed executive session.

WRC Commissioners Dismiss Hamilton

Craig Holt

Richard B. “Dick” Hamilton, a 37-year-employee with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and executive director of its professional division, was dismissed Aug. 6 by the agency’s politically-appointed commissioners with no warning after a special closed executive session.
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Water blows from several holes as the Capt. Greg MicKey slips beneath the waves to become a part of AR 400, near Frying Pan Tower.

Former Menhaden Boat Becomes Centerpiece of AR 400

Jerry Dilsaver

It has taken a while and been rescheduled three times, but thanks to the hard work and dedication of many volunteers, the former menhaden boat, Coastal Mariner, has been re-christened the Captain Greg MicKey and assumed its final resting place near the center of AR 400, Frying Pan Tower Reef.
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Sportsman’s Dilsaver elected to SKA Hall of Fame

From News Reports

Jerry Dilsaver, the special-events coordinator for South Carolina Sportsman magazine, has been elected to the Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) Hall of Fame.
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