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Non-native Pacu fish caught in Sampit River

The recent pacu catch provides the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with an important reminder for the public that it is dangerous to release exotic aquarium pets and plants into the wild. The introduction of these exotic species, such as the pacu, can have detrimental effects for native species inhabiting South Carolina waters.

• Non-native Pacu fish caught in Sampit River
• Calhoun Falls students compete in Envirothon
• Hunt schedules announced for Woodbury Wildlife Area
• Youth deer hunts to be held in fall by Santee Cooper, DNR
• Respect Wildlife Management Areas around South Carolina
• Early Canada goose season set to open September 1
• Frozen, mounted waterfowl needed for DNR Education
• First Level of Drought Declared
• Louisiana Governor Thanks DNR Officers for Katrina Assistance
• Banded Mourning Doves Provide Vital Information to Biologists
• Partners for Trout Receives $1,000 Donation from Trout Unlimited
• First Dove Hunt at Donnelley Wildlife Area Limited by Drawing
• DNR, Air Force set Youth Deer Hunt at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range
• Ocean Exploration Research Underway
• ‘Swift Night Out’ to count swifts in August, September
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable