The South Carolina DNR is stocking catchable-sized trout in the Lower Saluda River, creating a popular fishery relying on stocking to maintain populations.
If you’re wondering where the alligators went: two words. Mud holes. And they’re not far away. The professionals call these places gator holes, which the animals dig primarily with their tails. The holes can be 65 feet long, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo, and gators use them to e…
The red-cockaded woodpecker in the Southeast is no longer federally endangered, thanks to decades of conservation work; the species is now listed as threatened.
State authorities investigating men dragging protected alligator into vehicle in Jasper County. Incidents of alligator harassment in Beaufort County also noted. Safety tips provided by DNR.
South Carolina wildlife carries rabies, especially raccoons and skunks. Recognize signs, avoid animals, seek medical help for bites, and test animals when necessary.
The vibrant but venomous Portuguese man-of-war are washing onto Hilton Head Island beaches, not jellyfish but a fusion of specialized polyps causing painful stings.
An Alaska national park's annual celebration of the beefy, brown and bristly is getting underway as some of the chunkiest bears on the planet fatten up for their winter slumber.Â
Austin Crawley of Orangeburg shot a 12-point buck from 250 yards away during a hunt on Aug. 18, 2024.
South Carolina implements new regulations for blue crab fishery in 2025, including harvest limits, escape rings, and an enhanced recreational crab trap endorsement.
SC Wildlife Federation Conservation Dinner Summary
Join SCWF at The Willcox for a wine-paired dinner supporting imperiled bird species conservation efforts, featuring dishes inspired by endangered birds.
A man shares his journey from hunting to foraging, discovering edible plants and mushrooms in the woods, becoming a self-reliant forager for his family.
Orangeburg, Calhoun and Bamberg counties are in Game Zone 3, where deer hunting begins for 2024 on Aug. 15. It will end Jan. 1, 2025.
Hunting was something that most every boy and a few girls I knew did back in the early '70s.
I was watching a show on the Outdoor Channel a couple of years ago and there were a couple of hunters from South Carolina hunting deer during the bow season in Kansas. ...
Blue was a self-described hillbilly from East Tennessee. He used words like “warsh†for what you do to clothes, “holler†for where he grew up and “afeared†for how he felt about snakes.
I’m not sure where the spurt of enthusiasm came from. Closing in on a new decade of my life, I should be enjoying grandchildren while sitting on my rocker at the farm.
Endangered Species Act protection for grizzlies could end or be revised by January under a new FWS plan in response to demands by Montana, Idaho and Wyoming leaders.
Over $7.4 million in grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's C-SWG program will benefit vulnerable wildlife species across the nation. For more information, visit www.fws.gov/program/state-wildlife-grants.
Join SCWF's Plishing Challenge to fish & pick up litter in South Carolina's waterways. Win prizes & support conservation efforts.
2024 Bassmaster Magazine 100 Best Bass Lakes: Annual rankings reveal top bass fisheries across the country. Southeast dominated, with Orange Lake (Florida) ranking highest at No. 3 overall.
In South Carolina, copperheads pose a threat to homeowners during the summer. Identifying, removing habitat, sealing off entry points, using repellents, planting certain plants, and installing barriers are recommended strategies.
SCDNR conducts courtesy boat inspections at SC's waterways during July Fourth, ensuring safety guidelines compliance and providing boating tips and assistance.
Adding to 907F’s mystique and popularity with tourists, for almost half her life she has suffered from either an injury or infection that appears to have left her blind in one eye.
Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area, “the only strictly summer ski area in the nation,†is being sold.
The SCWF's Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Conservation Dinner showcases imperiled bird species with a five-course meal, wine pairings, and educational talks on conservation efforts.
Brooks Falls in Alaska's Katmai National Park is the best place in the world to watch brown bears feasting on salmon as they swim upstream to spawn.
Deer 255, known for having the longest migration route in West, died in Wyoming's Red Desert. The celebrity deer was known for traveling over 200 miles during migration.Â
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium funded research projects on contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) to study PFAS and phthalates in coastal Southeast U.S. for human and ecosystem health.
Ron Greene discovers a bear in his yard, sparking wildlife concerns in South Carolina. Tips on bear encounters provided by DNR. No attacks reported.
