S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources

A Tale of Two Storms: Debby and Helene, created by @SCDNR, is a 2025 Notable State Document award winner. This ArcGIS StoryMap gives us the opportunity to learn more about the impact these two storms had on SC. To view this website visit scsl.me/4ceHNus #SCDocsRock

THIS WEEKEND, the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic returns to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds! Join us for the state's largest hunting, fishing & outdoor show! 🦆 More information ➡️ psclassic.com Tickets ➡️ bit.ly/4szAtim

SCDNR divers have recovered the body of the missing boater on the Stono River in Charleston County. We extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and thank all supporting agencies for their assistance.

Search efforts continue today on the Stono River in Charleston County for a missing boater. All available resources, including our dive team, are actively engaged. We thank all supporting agencies for their ongoing assistance.

Officers, investigators and our dive team have responded to the Stono River in Charleston County to search for a missing boater after their vessel was found running unoccupied. This is an active situation, and search operations are ongoing with assistance from the US Coast Guard.

Officers and investigators are currently responding to a reported drowning fatality on the Congaree River in Lexington County. This is an active and ongoing situation, and additional details are not available at this time.

Attention turkey hunters: There is a misprint on the back of the turkey tag forms regarding season dates on private and WMA lands. Please note, this error is ONLY on the back of the turkey tag forms. Information on the tags themselves is correct.

We're thrilled to share that earlier this month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delisted the wood stork from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife! More information ➡️ bit.ly/4smLLXd

We’re proud to partner with the South Carolina State Museum for Flock Fest this Saturday, March 21! More information ➡️ scmuseum.org/events/flock-f…

SCDNR announces termination following policy violations

Attention turkey hunters 🚨 Turkey tags are currently being mailed. Beginning March 18, turkey tags will be available over-the-counter at SCDNR licensing offices. Please also wait until March 18 to inquire about tags that were not delivered by the USPS.

Join us at the newly updated Wateree Sporting Clays Range in Richland County! $20 per 100-clay round 14068 Garners Ferry Rd Eastover, SC 29044 Tues–Sat, 9 AM–5 PM

Last month, we were honored to be awarded the Agency Partner Award during the North American Migratory Bird Joint Venture in Washington, D.C., with many members of South Carolina's congressional delegation staff in attendance. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3OKwtfQ

It's almost that time of year again! Antler scoring events will soon be happening across the state! Find one near you ➡️ dnr.sc.gov/news/2026/Feb/…

Check out this great article from ESRI, the software behind our ArcGIS mapping system that is used by our biologists statewide to monitor South Carolina's natural resources! esri.com/about/newsroom…

🚨 New range hours 🚨 Effective immediately, the State Shooting Complex operating hours will be Wednesday-Saturday from 9am-7pm. This facility is located in Richland County at 1832 Vanboklen Rd, Eastover, SC 29044.

Are you a strong graphic designer with proven abilities in layout, typography and visual composition? Then we’ve got the job for you! We are seeking a talented graphic designer to provide creative design services for the agency. 🔗: governmentjobs.com/jobs/5233826-0…

Zoom in on the canopy 👀 🔗: dnr.sc.gov/education/boat…

The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up this weekend and so is our annual Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey! More information and details on how to participate ➡️ bit.ly/4awXV86

Love is in the air this week! Send these to that special someone 💞