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Columbia - Brett Witt (803) 667-0696
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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. **

Hammock islands offer important habitat for birds

Scientists have recorded more than 530 species of plants, 224 vertebrate species, 90 invertebrates (limited primarily to butterflies and dragonflies) and notably, 161 species of birds.  Of those birds observed, 59 of the species were found to be using the hammock islands as breeding grounds.

• S.C. deer season soon underway
  
• Get your story published in S.C. Wildlife Magazine
  
• Hammock islands offer important habitat for birds
  
• DNR Law Enforcement advisory group meets Aug. 15 in West Columbia
  
• Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep litter cleanup will be held Sept. 15
  
• Landowners encouraged to apply for wildlife conservation programs
• Game Zone One boundary in Upstate changed by law
• Antlerless deer tags no longer valid in new Game Zone One
  
• Hampton Marine Conservation Banquet celebrates legacy Aug. 18
  
• Early-season migratory bird seasons approved by Natural Resources Board
  
• Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program Sept. 7-9 in Clemson
  
• Youth dove hunt to be held Sept. 1 in Abbeville County
  
• Upstate youth dove hunt applications due by Aug. 17
  
• Fant’s Grove youth deer hunt registration is due by Sept. 3
  
• Wateree River boat ramp reopens after construction
• Hunting, Fishing Regulations, WMA map available online
  
• Freshwater Fishing Trends
  
• Saltwater Fishing Trends
  
• S.C. Weekly Tidetable