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DNR News
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Columbia, SC 29202

** Archived Article - please check for current information. **

Painted Bunting Observer Team seeks help from citizen scientists

The Painted Bunting Observer Team at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking help from volunteer citizens to support a research study in South Carolina and North Carolina to develop strategies to sustain and increase the numbers of these brightly colored migratory birds.

• DNR purchases, protects 357 acres in York County
  
• Waterfowl Advisory group will meet May 9 in Green Pond
  
• Law Enforcement Committee will meet May 9 in Columbia
  
• Oyster season closes May 15; clam season closes May 31
  
• Young Outdoor Communicators’ Competition awards presented
  
• Painted Bunting Observer Team seeks help from citizen scientists
  
• North Carolina, South Carolina agree to temporary Jocassee access solution
  
• Benefits of prescribed burning are many, but challenges abound
  
• Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund awards 2007 scholarships
  
• Deer don’t make good pets, so don't adopt a ‘lost’ fawn
  
• New materials for Georgetown area artificial reefs
  
• DNR plans public auction May 23 in West Columbia
  
• Youth fishing events scheduled around S.C.
• Adopt-a-covey program sets May 31 deadline
  
• Small alligators are not a problem
  
• Aiken County wildlife reserve open to public Saturdays in May
  
• Hampton Marine Conservation Banquet set for Aug. 18
  
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable