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Button bucks are considered antlerless deer by the SCDNR, and hunters must use antlerless deer tags when killing one.

What qualifies as an antlerless deer?

South Carolina’s new deer hunting laws require the tagging of every deer, including antlerless deer. But what qualifies as antlerless? Isn’t an antlerless deer just a doe? No. […]

Fishing with Fin Stalker Charters (843-509-9972) resulted in this fine catch.

Inshore, nearshore, offshore fishing on fire in both Carolinas

Brian Cope

When someone says the “fishing is on fire,” that usually means one particular species is biting like mad. But for the past couple of weeks, that’s just been a general statement for coastal anglers in both Carolinas. […]

You must apply online by 11:59 p.m. to be considered for an alligator tag for South Carolina's 2017 season.

Today is last day to apply for South Carolina alligator tags

SCDNR News Release

The deadline to apply for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) online applications for the 2017 Public Alligator Hunting season and the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Alligator Hunting Season is 11:59 p.m. on June 15. […]

This driver of this 16-foot bass boat was responsible for the April

Bass boat driver found responsible for two-death Lake Murray crash

Brian Cope

The SCDNR’s investigation into the April 21 Lake Murray boating accident that resulted in the death of 32-year-old Danny Phillips and 28-year-old Shawn Lanier has been concluded. […]

Weston English had a great turkey hunt on May 1, and a big gobbler isn't the only thing he left the woods with.

Bennettsville turkey hunter nabs big turkey, and a bonus

Brian Cope

For outdoorsmen, nothing beats getting outside for a fishing or hunting trip and having everything come together like it was meant to be. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen that often for most of us. That’s what makes those incredibly good days so satisfying. […]

Weather changes should cause anglers to change their lures to catch more Broad River smallmouth bass.

Try river smallies

Brian Cope

April can be a tough month as far as weather goes. A string of warm days can be interrupted by just as many cold days, and this has an impact on the smallmouth bass fishing on South Carolina’s Broad River. […]

The 12th Annual S.C. National Archery in Schools Program State Bullseye Tournament will be held March 28 at the Sumter Civic Center.

SCDNR hosting school archery tournament in Sumter

SCDNR News Release

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is hosting the 12th Annual S.C. National Archery in the Schools Program (S.C. NASP) State Bullseye Tournament March 28, 2017, through March 30, 2017, at the Sumter Civic Center. […]

Speckled trout will hit a variety of artificial lures during the winter, their common feature being that they can be fished slowly.

Baits, technique can make a big difference in winter trout success in the Carolinas

Jeff Burleson

Anglers can catch plenty of cold-weather trout along the Carolina coastlines during winter, but they have to be more selective about their lures choices, sizes, and colors than they do at other times of the year. […]

After this elk was spotted numerous times in an upstate town, the SCDNR moved it to a remote area in the mountains in hopes that it will stay out of harm's way.

Displaced elk returned to South Carolina mountains

SCDNR News Release

With the help of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) tranquilized the Upstate’s infamous displaced elk the evening of Nov. 17 and successfully moved it to a remote area in the South Carolina mountains. […]