91% of NRA Members Support Laws to Stop Mentally Ill from Acquiring Firearms – FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action conducted a national scientific poll of its members and found near unanimity among NRA members on a wide range of issues involving mental health reform and firearm rights. Gun control advocates […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation has withdrawn from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pa., due to the decision to ban the display of modern sporting rifles. As a leading advocate for the preservation of our hunting heritage, the NWTF believes it is an important time to take a clear stance […]
McKenzie Talbert Wins Carolinas Georgia Junior Championship – Once again the rolling hills of Mount Vintage Golf Club in Edgefield, South Carolina served as the venue for the annual Carolinas-Georgia Junior Championship and once again McKenzie Talbert, Strom Thurmond High School senior and future Clemson Tiger secured the women’s title. The three-day tournament got under […]
Schedule of events for The 5th Annual Hosted By 2013 Tournament Schedule Saturday, January 19th Player registration – 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Guests/Host Family – “Meet-Up” 3 – 6 p.m. Practice rounds – all day by tee time Sunday, January 20th Player registration – 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. First Round Begins 10:30 a.m. […]
Want to get your line in the water and reel in the big one, but you don’t feel confident with your angling skills? The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a class for you. Family Fishing Clinics is an introductory class to fishing. The clinics are sponsored by the DNR Aquatic Education Section and […]
The 2012-2013 late migratory bird seasons continues through early 2013. The 2012-13 migratory bird brochure is available. BLUE and SNOW GEESE – Open Dates (All Dates Inclusive): Dec. 8—Jan. 27 – Hunting hours: 1/2 Hour before Sunrise until Sunset – Bag limit: 25 – Possession limit: No limit. BRANT – Open Dates (All Dates Inclusive): Dec. 9—Jan. […]
MIDN 2/C Kevin Ginn, USN, and Cookie with a three hunter limit of ducks on a Jan 2nd hunt with his grandfather, Frank Feltham and uncle, Mark Feltham. The mix of mallards and ringnecks were harvested at Camp Woodie near Rimini, SC. Kevin is a junior at the Naval Academy and was home on leave over […]
Many species and ecosystems require fire periodically to ensure their survival, and that’s why prescribed burns are conducted on many of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ heritage preserves. “The objective of prescribed burns is to maintain the ecological integrity of these lands,” said Johnny Stowe, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife biologist and heritage […]
The Jan. 4-5, 2013 free hunt days do not extend deer or any other season. Deer season in South Carolina ends on Jan. 1. Free hunting days are a chance for those unlicensed hunters to get into the field. All existing seasons, bag limits and methods of take still apply so check the 2012-2013 Rules and […]
By Tiffani Ireland – Preliminary findings regarding the 2012 deer harvest in South Carolina show that this has been a “solid” year for deer according to Charles Ruth, Wildlife Biologist and Deer and Wild Turkey Coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources. In a recent interview with The Advertiser, Mr. Ruth said he expects numbers […]