SCDNR to conduct final alligator hunting seminar

By S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources

Published: August 27, 2009

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will conduct a final alligator hunting seminar on August 29 in Berkeley County. The seminar is being held for the public alligator hunt participants, hunting assistants and other interested persons. Topics such as alligator capture and handling techniques, rules and regulations, alligator hunting equipment, processing and other helpful information will be covered.

All notifications for the upcoming alligator hunt season have been sent to successful applicants, and the deadline for the $100 permit payment is Oct. 1. Purchase alligator tags online at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html. Also, the “South Carolina Alligator Hunting Guide” (Pdf file) is now available on the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Web site at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/alligator/HuntingGuide2009.pdf.
Interested alligator hunting equipment manufacturers and retailers are invited to attend to display and demonstrate their equipment in conjunction with the seminar. The DNR does not endorse any type, brand, or make of such equipment.

All interested vendors should first check and pre-register with DNR at (803) 734-3886.

* August 29, 10 a.m. - Berkeley County
Santee Cooper Auditorium
1 Riverwood Drive, Moncks Corner

More about alligator in South Carolina at:
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/alligator/index.html

South Carolina’s natural resources are essential for economic development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the state’s economy. Find out why “Life’s Better Outdoors” at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/green/index.html.
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