Early-season migratory bird seasons set by SCDNR July 22, 2010
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 July 12, 2010
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.
By Jeff Dennis
Survey finds trout anglers experienced lower success, saw lethargic fish after winter's cold snap July 9, 2010
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.
By Jeff Dennis
General Assembly makes changes to South Carolina's night-hunting law July 9, 2010
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.
SCDNR News Release
No. 3 all-time SC buck is discovered July 9, 2010
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.
By Scott Keepfer
SC officials on the lookout for oil July 8, 2010
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.
By Pat Robertson
Conservation groups take shots at proposed development July 8, 2010
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.
By Pat Robertson
SCDNR, National Guard enlarge Beaufort 45 reef June 30, 2010
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.
By Pat Robertson
Last-minute release of blue marlin gives Caramba back-to-back wins June 28, 2010
With legal fishing time running out on the final day of the inaugural Carolina Billfish Classic, angler Hovie Akin hooked up with a blue marlin, the release of which gave Capt. Dale Lackey's Caramba its second-straight win in a South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfish Classic.
South Atlantic Fisheries Managament Council action aims to maintain closure of red snapper fishing June 11, 2010
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council on Wednesday (June 9) accepted a measure that would continue the current closure of the red snapper fishery off the coast of South Carolinas, but would shut down all bottom fishing from southern Georgia to northeast Florida, the council announced.
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Expanded red snapper ban would result in 'economic battering' of South Carolina recreational retail industry June 9, 2010
A recent economic study shows an expansion of the current South Atlantic red snapper fishing ban in federal waters from North Carolina to the Florida Atlantic coast would result in “economic battering” of the recreational fishing retail marketing in the region, the American Sportfishing Association reported yesterday (June 8).
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