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Columbia, SC 29202

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

S.C. Prescribed Fire Council joining others to form national coalition

According to Johnny Stowe, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) representative to and past chair of the South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council, this concept was conceived years ago by the Longleaf Alliance board. When they saw the recent momentum of the state councils of north Florida, southwest Georgia, and South Carolina, they knew it was time to act.

• Gov. Mark Sanford dedicates Awendaw Birds of Prey facility
  
• DNR Law Enforcement officer named Southeastern Officer of the Year
  
• DNR marine research scientist named fellow by science group
  
• DNR small game project ranks top quail and rabbit counties
  
• ‘I Love South Carolina Wildlife Sweepstakes’ offers chance to win johnboat, kayak and more
  
• S.C. Prescribed Fire Council joining others to form national coalition
  
• Youth raccoon hunt is Nov. 10 in Edgefield
  
• Print DNR Hunter Education Certification card online
  
• Tips for safely releasing adult red drum
  
• SC Reel Kids and JymSu Foundation team up for benefit fishing tourney
• Governor, DNR urge voluntary water conservation
  
• Fewer hunting licenses means fewer conservation projects
  
• Horry fish-tagging event tags more than 200 fish
  
• Sea turtle rescue program releases adult male turtle
  
• Multi-year research improves knowledge about sea turtles
  
• Motorists need to watch for deer on state roads
  
• View autumn leaf colors at state heritage preserves
  
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
  
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
  
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable