The S.C. Department of Natural Resources and the National Wildlife Turkey Federation is offering a great opportunity to the youth of South Carolina to attend a turkey clinic on April 16 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Edgefield County. The clinic will introduce all the basic turkey hunting skills needed for a successful turkey hunt, […]
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources recently mailed turkey tags for the 2014 spring season. Those who have not received them should order tags now so they will receive them before the season opens. Hunters can determine if they should have received their tags by mail by checking their hunting license. If “Turkey Tags” appears […]
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers J. Strom Thurmond Lake Office will open the following campgrounds for the 2014 recreation season on the dates listed below. All campground reservations can be made by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service toll-free at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. Petersburg Campground, Columbia County, Ga. Sites 1 – 27 open year-round; […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Four of the nation’s largest wild bird conservation organizations have joined forces to ensure that wild bird habitat conservation and our shared hunting heritage remain strong for generations to come. Ducks Unlimited (DU), the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) […]
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District will host two turkey hunts this spring at the Bussey Point Wildlife Management Area on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. Bussey Point is a 2,545-acre peninsula located at the confluence of the Savannah River and the Little River in Lincoln County, Ga. The peninsula normally is closed to […]
On National Signing Day last Wednesday Jauveer Hammond of Strom Thurmond High School was joined by a number of alumni of The Citadel supporting his choice to become a Bulldog. Alumni pictured are (left to right): Dr. Buddy Turner, Dr. James Cooper, Mr. Sam Wooten, Mr. John Edwards, Mr. Lovick Mims, Mr. Scott Derrick and […]
Fox Creek High School’s Deondre Baskett (left) and Ty Yarbrough (right) signed national letters of intent to play football for Limestone College last Wednesday. Joining the two new Saints for the signing were members of the Fox Creek administration and coaching staff. Limestone will play its first games during the 2014 season after announcing the […]
Strom Thurmond seniors sign scholarship papers Wednesday. Kenyatta Dunbar, on the left, signed football scholarship papers for Gardner-Webb and Jauveer Hammond signed to play for The Citadel. Joining the young men for the ceremony were family members and coaches. Included in the large crowd gathered at the Strom Thurmond Athletic Field House were teachers, classmates […]
The Saluda County Historical Society Annual Youth Duck Hunt was held Saturday, February first, at Padgett Pond and Lands of the Randy Barnes Family in Saluda County. Youth Fifteen years and younger were invited to participate in this event which was designated as Federal Youth waterfowl Day. Each of the youth was required to be […]
The SC Department of Natural Resources Annual Statewide Youth Turkey Hunt will be Saturday March 29th, and is open to all youth 17 years old and younger accompanied by a licensed adult 21 or older. In an effort to allow youth in the area an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while learning about hunting, and to provide a […]