SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water. The boating inspections will be conducted Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4-6.

SCDNR enforcement said they’re not out to get folks in trouble. They just want to make sure people are having a successful and safe day on the water, and if you abide by the rules, they’ll be ...

You can report boating violations, such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, by calling SCDNR’s toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dialing #DNR on your mobile phone.

SCDNR estimates at least 100,000 alligators exist in the Palmetto State. GatorWise is a collaboration involving state fish and wildlife agencies from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, ...

SCDNR completing boat inspections during the holiday weekend: What to know by: Caroline Yaffa. Posted: Jul 3, 2025 / 04:49 PM EDT. Updated: Jul 4, 2025 / 09:48 AM EDT.

SCDNR said South Carolina’s oyster populations are currently stable thanks to programs like this one. This comes amid a worldwide decline in oyster populations due to overharvesting, ...

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is asking residents to leave deer fawns alone if found alone in the woods. By Anisa Snipes Published : Apr. 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM EDT ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will conduct courtesy boat inspections during the July Fourth weekend. In anticipation of a busy holiday w… ...

With the Fourth of July being one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina, SCDNR officers want to do everything possible to keep everyone’s weekend fun but safe. Boating and ...