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More than $70 million is available for habitat and conservation plans for threatened fish and wildlife species, such as this sturgeon.

U.S. FWS Seeks States Proposals for 2006 Endangered Species Grants

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is now seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in acquiring land or planning for endangered species conservation. […]

Wildlife artist Mark Anderson, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was the winner in 2005-2006 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with this painting of hooded merganzers.

Duck Stamp Makes A Great Christmas Gift

From News Reports

In your search for a last-minute stocking stuffer, look to the Federal Duck Stamp as a unique, no compromise gift that truly encompasses the Christmas spirit. And, you can get them at the Post Office when you go to mail your other gifts. […]

USFWS funding is now available for projects dealing with conservation, management, and protection of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats in the Savannah-Santee-Pee Dee (SSPD) Ecosystem.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces funding opportunity for coastal South Carolina projects

From News Reports

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announces a funding opportunity for projects that benefit the natural resources of coastal South Carolina. […]

Senate bill 2020 includes a tax code revision that will result in the loss of tax benefits for sportsmen who donate mounted game to museums.

Federal Bill Threatens Sportsmen’s Tax

Alicia LaFont

An extensive federal tax reform bill would diminish tax benefits for sportsmen who contribute game mounts to wildlife museums and natural history displays. […]

The IGFA will hold their final Certified Observer Program (COP) training class at the IGFA headquarters in Dania Beach, Fla., on December 9, beginning at 9 a.m.

IGFA to Hold Last Certified Observer Class of 2005 at Dania Beach Headquarters

From News Reports

The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) will hold their final Certified Observer Program (COP) training class at the IGFA headquarters in Dania Beach, Fla., on December 9, beginning at 9 a.m. […]

Gun handling and shooting skills must still be taught outdoors, but a student can study the coursework and take the tests at home with South Carolina's new on-line Hunter Education course.

Hunter Education Course Now Available On Internet

From News Reports

Hunter education in South Carolina has entered the computer age by offering an Internet and CD-ROM home study course with videos, photos, interactive games and quizzes. […]

A report, providing information on waterfowl population surveys and summaries of waterfowl harvests during the past two seasons is now available on-line from the S.C. DNR.

State Waterfowl Report Available On-Line

From News Reports

A statewide waterfowl report that provides information on waterfowl population surveys and summaries of waterfowl harvests during the past two seasons is now available on-line from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. […]

Heavy rains across most of the state appear to have negatively impacted wild turkey reproduction this spring and summer.

Wild Turkey Reproduction Poor This Summer

From News Reports

Based on a S.C. Department of Natural Resources survey, heavy rains across most of the state appear to have negatively impacted wild turkey reproduction this spring and summer, according to a state wildlife biologist. […]

The crew of the Early Riser (L-R) Capt. John Parks, Willie Humphrey and Robert Daugherty proudly hoist their $150,000 check for winning the inagural Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour Championship Tournament.

Carolina Anglers Dominate FLW Kingfish Championship

Jerry Dilsaver

Several wise sayings come to mind regarding the Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour Championship Tournament held October 13 to 15 in Morehead City. One is, “The early bird gets the worm,” and another is, “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” […]