• Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic set for March 26-28 in Columbia 03/25/10
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  • The 26th Annual Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia March 26-28. Doors will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, March 26; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 28.

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  • Georgia Archery Students Aim High at 4th Annual NASP State Tournament 03/11/10
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  • While Woodlawn Elementary School (Chatsworth, Ga.) may have captured the highest overall score at the 4th Annual National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament on Feb. 12 at the Perry Fairgrounds and Agricenter, all of those who participated showed exceptional skill. The tournament, coordinated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, is an annual event open to all state schools enrolled in the National Archery in the Schools Program.

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  • Georgia WRD Names Cherokee County Resident Top Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor of Year 03/11/10
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  • The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recently selected George “Rip” Masters as the 2009 Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor of the Year.  This award is presented annually in recognition of an instructor who displays outstanding volunteer efforts in educating sportsmen and women on wildlife conservation and the importance of safety while hunting.

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  • Aiken County wildlife area open three Saturdays in March 02/27/10
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  • Aiken County’s Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve will be open to the public on selected Saturdays (6, 13 and 20) during the month of March. Scouting, some non-consumptive uses, and fishing will be allowed. No weapons will be permitted during March.

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  • Antler scoring sessions set across South Carolina 02/24/10
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  • Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ annual series of scoring sessions.

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  • SC Coastal Explorations Series offers Lowcountry learning, adventure opportunities 02/23/10
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  • The Coastal Explorations Series, hosted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, is once again being offered for the public this spring in the Lowcountry.

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  • Draft 2010 Aquatic Plant Management Plan available for public review, comment 02/09/10
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  • The public is invited to review and provide comments on the Draft 2010 South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Plan through the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.

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  • UGA and WRD to Determine Effects of Coyotoes on Fawns 01/26/10
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  • Coyotes are found in every county in Georgia and their presence has hunters and wildlife biologists alike wondering how these predators are affecting white-tailed deer populations.  “Since the 1960’s, Georgia’s deer population has risen from scarcity to areas of local overabundance through restocking efforts and science-based management,” says Charlie Killmaster, State Deer Project Coordinator.  “The population has since declined to a healthy level; however, a better understanding of the role of coyotes in deer management is needed.” 

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  • Georgia’s 2nd Annual Hunter Ed Challenge Scheduled for January, Open to All 01/04/10
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  • Youth interested in the outdoors can test their knowledge, demonstrate their skills and win various prizes at the state’s second annual Hunter Education Skills Challenge on Jan. 16 in Walton County.  This is the second statewide event for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division’s Hunter Education Skills Challenge program.

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  • Winter weather often not kind to wildlife 12/27/09
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  • With the rich bounty of the season surrounding them, people are constantly reminded of the gracious plenty of the holidays. But what of wildlife—will their holidays be merry?

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