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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. **

September 16, 2008

'Extreme' drought status continues for nine Upstate counties

DNR protects and manages South Carolina's natural resources by making wise and balanced decisions for the benefit of the state's natural resources and its people.

• 32-year-old state record for red grouper broken by Little River angler
  
• Deer hunting returns to Bonneau Ferry WMA
  
• 'Extreme' drought status continues for nine Upstate counties
  
• National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Oct. 4 in Columbia, Seneca
  
• Natural Resources Board meets Sept. 19 in Columbia
  
• Marsh hen, teal seasons open soon
• Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep litter cleanup set for Sept. 20
• DNR, Air Force set youth deer hunt at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range
• Botany Bay WMA closed to public access during fall deer hunts
• Still no evidence of chronic wasting disease in South Carolina white-tailed deer
• Coastal Explorations Series offers fall opportunities in Lowcountry
  
• 'I Love South Carolina Wildlife Sweepstakes' offers chance to win johnboat, kayak and more
  
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable