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DNR News
SC Dept. of Natural Resources
P 0 Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202

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

Multi-year research improves knowledge of sea turtle population

In 2007, twelve juvenile loggerhead turtles were tagged with satellite transmitters, bringing the total number of juvenile loggerheads satellite-tagged in this study to 36 since 2004.

• Multi-year research improves knowledge about sea turtles
  
• Motorists need to watch for deer on state roads
  
• Youth raccoon hunt is Oct. 20 in Darlington
  
• View autumn leaf colors at state heritage preserves
  
• Savannah River committee to meet Oct. 12 in Columbia
  
• Wildlife, Fisheries Committee meets Oct. 16 in McCormick County
  
• Loggerhead sea turtle tagging project subject of Oct. 17 Charleston lecture
  
• Natural Resources Board meets Oct. 19 in Columbia
  
• Savannah River Joint Committee meets Oct. 16 in Clemson
• $1.8 million avian oil spill response facility opens in Awendaw
  
• Striper fishing clubs donate $12,000 to DNR
  
• Venison is not only source of toxoplasmosis parasite
  
• Hunters should not be concerned with eating venison
  
• DNR honors 2007 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
  
• Special Sumter County youth deer hunt will be held Nov. 3
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
  
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
  
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable