Fishing Tournaments
1023-pound tiger shark wins Edisto Shark Tournament
The 2019 Edisto Shark Tournament was won by a local crew that weighed in a 1023.5-pound tiger shark on June 8, 2019. […]
SCDNR
Alligator
South Carolina gator hunting lottery closing soon
If you’re hoping to bag a gator during South Carolina’s 2020 alligator hunting season, you must apply by June 15. […]
Deer Hunting
S.C.’s 2018 deer harvest increased over recent years
2018 was a good year for deer hunters in South Carolina. The overall deer harvest increased over recent years, and SCDNR biologists have released the data. […]
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. […]
Turkey Hunting
S.C. makes big changes for turkey hunting regulations
South Carolina’s turkey hunters will no longer get a free ride when it comes to getting their tags. Beginning in 2020, previously free turkey tags will cost $5 for residents. Non-residents will pay $100. And that’s not the only change facing hunters. […]
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. […]
Fishing
23-year-old man dies in Lake Marion boat crash
Connor Lambert, 23-years-old from Andrews, S.C., was killed on May 2 during a night-time boating accident on the Santee Cooper Lakes. […]
Events & Announcements
SCDNR Director Alvin Taylor retiring after 42 years
Alvin Taylor, who has been with the SCDNR for 42 years (the last seven as director), has announced his retirement. […]
Alligator
It’s time to apply for S.C.’s 2019 gator season
Hunters hoping to get an alligator tag for South Carolina’s 2019 season can apply for selection from May 1 through June 15. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Section of Jocassee Gorges road closed due to landslides
Landslides have caused the SCDNR to close a 3-mile section of Horsepasture Rd. in Pickens County. The road leads to the popular Jocassee Gorges area used by many outdoorsmen. […]