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Numerous archery deer hunt opportunities available in S.C. coastal region 08/25/10

Hunters should note that all Wildlife Management Area regulations apply, including hunter orange requirements if archery hunting during specified gun hunts.

Import of deer, elk parts into South Carolina still limited by state regulation 08/19/10

To protect the state’s extremely valuable white-tailed deer resource, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has maintained a regulation restricting the importation of certain carcass parts from deer and elk harvested in states with diagnosed cases of chronic wasting disease.

SCDNR public deer hunt drawing deadline is Aug. 20 08/17/10

The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 20 for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ annual drawing for public deer hunts on eight state managed areas. A random computer drawing utilizing a preference point system will take place in the department’s Columbia office to select successful applicants.
   

Hunters must check deer taken on S.C. lower state WMAs 08/16/10

Check stations near the Francis Marion National Forest include: Dennis Wildlife Center, Elmwood Check Station, Witherbee Ranger Station, Handy Mart, Arrowhead Motel & Campground, Wambaw Ranger Station, McClellanville Feed & Seed, P&C Grocery, Buck & Boar, Village Grocery, Atlantic Game & Tackle, and Haddrell’s Point Tackle and Supply. 

Black Bear Sightings Still Possible in Late Summer 08/02/10

Each year the likelihood of bear sightings throughout the state, even in urbanized areas and suburbs, increases. Whether it’s a young male bear roaming across the metro Atlanta area or a hungry bear sifting through a North Georgia campsite for an easy meal, the possibility exists and residents should be aware.  “A black bear sighting is something that few people ever forget – especially when it is in your backyard. Human populations have grown and expanded into areas traditionally inhabited by bears and when conflicts arise the bear is often perceived as a threat or nuisance,” says Wildlife Resources Division Assistant Game Management Chief John W. Bowers.

2010-2011 GA Hunting Regulations Available 07/30/10

The 2010-2011 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available online and in print announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.  This guide provides information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas and much more and is available to view, download and print at http://www.gohuntgeorgia.com . Printed copies are available at Wildlife Resources Game Management and Law Enforcement offices and license vendors throughout Georgia. 

New law brings changes to bear hunting in S.C. Upstate 07/29/10

A two-week black bear season is held only in Game Zone 1, which consists of the northern sections of Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens counties.

General Assembly makes changes to S.C.‘s night hunting law 07/12/10

The South Carolina night hunting law (Section 50-11-710) was recently changed to allow for the hunting of coyotes, armadillos and hogs at night under certain conditions.  The law was originally intended to protect white-tailed deer from being taken at night and it will still be illegal to take deer at night.

Feeding summer hummingbirds provides entertainment and beauty 06/25/10

Thousands of South Carolina residents enrich their summers by feeding hummingbirds.

Nesting chimney swifts are source of noise now heard in fireplaces 06/23/10

Most homeowners are unaware that birds were nesting inside their chimneys until the young swifts start their loud food-begging calls at two weeks of age.