Early-season migratory bird seasons set by SCDNR
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has set dates for migratory bird seasons for doves, Canada geese, teal, woodcock and other migratory shore birds for 2010-2011.
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Benchmark wins Megadock with sailfish, blue marlin releases
The 8th annual HMY/Viking Megadock Tournament was decided after Benchmark released five sailfish on Day One and one blue marlin on Day Two, good for 1,600 release points under the S.C. Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series guidelines.
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Survey finds trout anglers experienced lower success, saw lethargic fish after winter's cold snap
More than 80 percent of anglers participating in a June survey said they saw lethargic spotted seatrout following the extremely cold weather earlier this year, and almost the same number of anglers said the fishing success had been adversely affected by the cold snap.
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General Assembly makes changes to South Carolina's night-hunting law
The night hunting law was recently changed to allow for the hunting of coyotes, armadillos and hogs at night under certain conditions, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced.
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No. 3 all-time SC buck is discovered
A few years ago, Easley’s Danny Dillard shot a big 12-point buck on a private parcel of land in Anderson County, then watched in disbelief as the buck ran headlong into a pine tree, snapping off one of its brow tines at the base.
Dillard never had the antlers scored, opting instead to have the broken tine repaired and adding it to his collection of trophy racks. But his payback came in a big way last Oct. 23, while hunting on the same 1,200-acre property.
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SC officials on the lookout for oil
Although scientists believe chances are remote that oil in any significant amount from the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will ever reach South Carolina shores, both recreational and commercial fishermen are joining state officials in keeping a keen eye out in case some makes its way up the Gulf Stream.
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Conservation groups take shots at proposed development
The Coastal Conservation League has joined officials of the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge in opposing a 5,000-acre development near the refuge which they fear could irreversibly harm the sensitive coastal environment.
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SCDNR, National Guard enlarge Beaufort 45 reef
The last deployment of 32 armored personnel carriers decommissioned by the South Carolina Army National Guard was 45 feet to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean eight miles off Port Royal Sound where they are now part of a condominium for fish.
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