Catfish
Why do the Carolinas have Arkansas blue catfish?
Blue catfish are among the most popular freshwater gamefish in the Carolinas. Here’s why some anglers call them Arkansas blues. […]
SCDNR
Breaking News
2021 Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic canceled
The 2021 Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic has been canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Hunting Reports
Small game hunting with PG and Boatgirl
On the latest episode of the PG and Boatgirl Outdoors Podcast, the hosts talk about small game hunting with SCDNR’s Michael Hook. […]
Newsletters
SCDNR receives $1 million grant for wetland restoration
A million dollar grant from USFWS is being used by SCDNR for a wetland renovation project at the Samworth WMA in Georgetown County. […]
Inshore Fishing
Busted! SCDNR nabs alleged shellfish poacher
A Saint Helena, S.C. man was arrested on Jan. 7, 2021 by SCDNR in Beaufort County for allegedly harvesting shellfish illegally, and several other charges. […]
Events & Announcements
Carolina Sportsman’s Top 20 stories of 2020
With 2020 behind us, we’d like to share our Top 20 most-read stories of the past 12 months. […]
Deer Hunting
S.C. statewide Youth Deer Day is Jan. 2, 2021
South Carolina youth will get an extra day of deer hunting this Saturday, Jan. 2. That’s Youth Deer Day on private lands and some WMAs across the Palmetto State. […]
Fishing Reports
SCDNR releasing thousands of trout into Saluda River
Thousands of rainbow and brown trout and being released into the Lower Saluda River by the SCDNR throughout the winter months. […]
Breaking News
Game warden saves driver from burning truck
And SCDNR game warden saved the driver of a burning vehicle after a collision on Dec. 14, 2020. […]
Environmental
791 acres added to Stumphouse Mountain Heritage Preserve
The Nature Conservancy has transferred 791 acres to SCDNR’s Stumphouse Mountain Heritage Preserve, nearly tripling the upstate wilderness area. […]