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DNR News
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Columbia, SC 29202

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

State of clams report now on DNR web site

Landings approximated 49,000 bags of clams during the course of the 2004-2005 commercial harvest season, a value of more than $957,700 and represented an 8 percent dollar value decrease from the previous harvest season’s sales. Reported clam landings from culture permits and mariculture permits increased from around 30,000 bags to around 38,000 bags.

• Moderate drought status maintained for Savannah River Basin
• DNR biologists complete red drum stocking for 2006
• State of clams report now on DNR web site
• Hampton County’s Lake Warren pier to be rebuilt by state DNR
• Shrimp-baiting season closes Nov. 13
• Natural Resources Board meets Nov. 17 in Columbia
• Waterfowl Advisory Committee meets Nov. 14 at Donnelley WMA
• DNR Marine Resources director elected vice chair of Atlantic Fisheries group
• Nomination deadline is Dec. 15 for state environmental award
• Rule change to affect snapper, grouper fishery
• DNR law enforcement committee will meet November 15 in Columbia
• 200 participate in Youth Hunting & Safety Day
• Governor's Cup Billfishing Series announces changes, 2007 schedule
• Oyster resource update now online
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable