Changes to 2009-2010 SCDNR Rules & Regulations

By S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources

Published: August 26, 2009

The 2009-2010 Rules and Regulations booklet is printed after the legislative session, but prior to some late legislation or regulation changes and is provided for information only. Changes will be publicized as any new legislation is passed. Discrepancies between the booklet and any statute or regulation shall be governed by the statute or regulation.
* Date Changed: July 31 – Page Number: 53 - Page Heading: Hog Hunting seasons for WMA’s and Heritage Preserves
Under ‘Still Hunting’ column on the ‘Marsh’ Area row the following was changed:
During deer hunts and Mar. 1-20, May 2-Aug. 28 (Thurs. - Sat.)
Was changed to:
During deer hunts and Mar. 1-20, May 2-Aug. 28, 2010 (Thurs. - Sat.)
* This change was implemented to clarify the dates for the hunt are in the year 2010.

* Date Changed: July 31 – Page Number: 53 - Page Heading: Hog Hunting seasons for WMA’s and Heritage Preserves
Under ‘Still Hunting’ column on the ‘Woodbury WMA’ Area row the following was changed:
  During deer hunts and Mar. 1-20, May 2-Aug. 28 (Thurs. - Sat.)
Was changed to:
  During deer hunts and Mar. 1-20, May 2-Aug. 28, 2010 (Thurs. - Sat.)
* This change was implemented to clarify the dates for the hunt are in the year 2010.

* Date Changed: July 31 – Page Number: 53 - Page Heading: Hog Hunting seasons for WMA’s and Heritage Preserves
Under ‘Still Hunting’ column on the ‘Wee Tee’ Area row the following was changed:
  During deer hunts and Mar. 1-20, May 2-Aug. 28 (Thurs. - Sat.)
Was changed to:
  During deer hunts and Mar. 1-20, May 2-Aug. 28, 2010 (Thurs. - Sat.)
* This change was implemented to clarify the dates for the hunt are in the year 2010.

* Date Changed: Aug. 5 – Page Number: 21 - Page Heading: Size & Catch Limits for Saltwater Fish
Under species table - ‘Porgies & Snapper’ under the Limits column on the row of Vermillion Snapper the following was changed:
10 per person per day (all waters) (recreational)
Was changed to:
5 per person per day (all waters) (recreational)
* This change due to the implementation of the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (http://safmc.net) Amendment 16 to the Snapper/Grouper Fishery Management Plan. Regulation changes went into effect July 29, 2009. For details on these changes please see the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Fishery Bulletin (PDF file: http://safmc.net/Portals/6/Library/FMP/SnapGroup/FB09-039%20Am%2016%20Final%20Rule.pdf) or call (843) 571-4366.

* Date Changed: Aug. 5 – Page Number: 21 - Page Heading: Size & Catch Limits for Saltwater Fish
Under species table - ‘Porgies & Snapper’ under the Seasons/Restrictions column on the row of Vermillion Snapper the following was changed:
Restrictions: Seasonal restrictions and possession limit changes pending. Please check with South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council at http://www.safmc.net or (843) 571-4366 before fishing for this species.
Was changed to:
  Season: April 1 - Oct. 31 (Season Closed: Nov. 1 - March 31)
* This change due to the implementation of the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (http://safmc.net) Amendment 16 to the Snapper/Grouper Fishery Management Plan. Regulation changes went into effect July 29, 2009. For details on these changes please see the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Fishery Bulletin (PDF file: http://safmc.net/Portals/6/Library/FMP/SnapGroup/FB09-039%20Am%2016%20Final%20Rule.pdf) or call (843) 571-4366.

* Date Changed: Aug. 5 – Page Number: 22
Under species table - ‘Grouper & Tilefish Combinations’ under the Limits column the following was changed:
  5 per person per day from this group; no more than 2 Gag or Black Groupers or more than 1 Snowy Grouper or Golden Tilefish may be included in this total (state & federal waters).
Was changed to:
3 per person per day from this group; no more than 1 Gag or Black Groupers or more than 1 Snowy Grouper or Golden Tilefish may be included in this total (state & federal waters).
* This change due to the implementation of the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (http://safmc.net) Amendment 16 to the Snapper/Grouper Fishery Management Plan. Regulation changes went into effect July 29, 2009. For details on these changes please see the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Fishery Bulletin (PDF file: http://safmc.net/Portals/6/Library/FMP/SnapGroup/FB09-039%20Am%2016%20Final%20Rule.pdf) or call (843) 571-4366.

* Date Changed: Aug. 5 – Page Number: 22
Under species table - ‘Sea Bass, Grouper & Tilefish’ under the Seasons/Restrictions column on the row of Gag & Black Grouper the following was changed:
Restrictions: Seasonal restrictions and possession limit changes pending. Please check with South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council at http://www.safmc.net or (843) 571-4366 before fishing for this species.
Was changed to:
Season: May 1 - Dec. 31 (Season Closed: Jan. 1 - April 30)
* This change due to the implementation of the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (http://safmc.net) Amendment 16 to the Snapper/Grouper Fishery Management Plan. Regulation changes went into effect July 29, 2009. For details on these changes please see the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Fishery Bulletin (PDF file: http://safmc.net/Portals/6/Library/FMP/SnapGroup/FB09-039%20Am%2016%20Final%20Rule.pdf) or call (843) 571-4366.

* Date Changed: Aug. 5 – Page Number: 22
Under species table - ‘Sea Bass, Grouper & Tilefish’ under the Seasons/Restrictions column on the row of Scamp, Red, Yellowfin & Yellowmouth Groupers the following was changed:
Restrictions: Seasonal restrictions and possession limit changes pending. Please check with South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council at http://www.safmc.net or (843) 571-4366 before fishing for this species.
Was changed to:
Season: May 1 - Dec. 31 (Season Closed: Jan. 1 - April 30)
* This change due to the implementation of the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (http://safmc.net) Amendment 16 to the Snapper/Grouper Fishery Management Plan. Regulation changes went into effect July 29, 2009. For details on these changes please see the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Fishery Bulletin (PDF file: http://safmc.net/Portals/6/Library/FMP/SnapGroup/FB09-039%20Am%2016%20Final%20Rule.pdf) or call (843) 571-4366.

* Date Changed: Aug. 5 – Page Number: 22
Under species table - ‘Sea Bass, Grouper & Tilefish’ under the Seasons/Restrictions column on the row of Coney Grasby, Red Hind, Tiger Groupers the following was changed:
Restrictions: Seasonal restrictions and possession limit changes pending. Please
check with South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council at http://www.safmc.net or
843-571-4366 before fishing for this species.
Was changed to:
Season: May 1 - Dec. 31 (Season Closed: Jan. 1 - April 30)
* This change due to the implementation of the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (http://safmc.net) Amendment 16 to the Snapper/Grouper Fishery Management Plan. Regulation changes went into effect July 29, 2009. For details on these changes please see the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Fishery Bulletin (PDF file: http://safmc.net/Portals/6/Library/FMP/SnapGroup/FB09-039%20Am%2016%20Final%20Rule.pdf) or call (843) 571-4366.

* Date Changed: Aug. 19 – Page Number: 24
Under species table - ‘Crab & Shellfish Methods & Devices’ under the Seasons/Restrictions column on the row of Crab Pots-(Traps) the following was changed:
No crab trap or pot may be set within 100 yards of a public boat landing or launching area or set so as to be left dry at low tide.
Was changed to:
No crab trap or pot may be set within 200 yards of a public boat landing or launching area or set so as to be left dry at low tide.
* This change was implemented to correct an error in the document.

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.
#