Deer
Sumter, SC man loses $132,000 judgement for killing hunting dog
A Sumter, SC man, William Gray, was ordered to pay $132,000 for killing a hunting dog in 2023. The dog was owned by Ernest Causey. […]
SCDNR
Freshwater Fishing
SCDNR adding fish habitat to Lake Murray
Biologists with the SCDNR have begun a years-long project to improve important fish habitat in Lake Murray. […]
Fishing
Boyles retiring from SCDNR
After nearly 32 years of service to the state of South Carolina, Robert H. Boyles Jr., director of the SCDNR, has announced his retirement effective January 2025. […]
Deer Hunting
SC hunters must now electronically report their deer
For South Carolina hunters, harvested deer must be reported by midnight on day of harvest using SC Game Check. […]
Deer Hunting
SC hunters, haven’t received your deer tags yet?
South Carolina deer hunters that haven’t received their tags by the time they want to go hunting can print temporary tags themselves. […]
Alligator
Deer lottery applications available for SC hunters
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is now accepting applications for 2024 deer lottery hunts on public lands through Aug. 15. […]
Alligator
Apply now for alligator tags
South Carolina’s alligator lottery applications open on June 1 and run through July 15 for the 2024 season. […]
Deer
Deer antler-measuring sessions set across South Carolina
The SCDNR will be measuring deer antlers across the state of South Carolina throughout the month of March. […]
Hunting
Check out SCDNR’s public shooting ranges
From the upstate, to the midlands, and to the coast, the SCDNR operates seven public shooting ranges. Most are free to use. […]
Newsletters
Learn to improve quail habitat at SCDNR seminar
The SCDNR will host its annual Wild Quail Management Seminar March 7-8, 2024 at the James W. Webb Wildlife Center and Management Area. […]