A unique program in South Carolina is offering children the chance to learn about nature and wildlife through hunting, while ...

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will install 500 feet of oyster castles on the shoreline of Parris Island on June 21.

On June 21, 2025, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) staff, partners and volunteers will install 500 feet of oyster castles on the shorelines of Parris Island in the agency’s ...

The oyster shells used are recycled through SCDNR’s South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) program. Hodges said those recycled shells can range from a couple of years old to ...

If you’re looking for something more hands-on, the SCDNR offers volunteer and activity opportunities for oyster reef restoration, which can be found on their volunteer page.

How oysters benefit from recycling When an oyster reaches adulthood, it releases millions of eggs during the summer months, often between April and October in South Carolina, according to the SCDNR.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Shellfish Ground Management Operation is a yearly program that involves collecting used oyster shells from the community and restaurants, and ...

According to SCDNR, wild oyster populations are down nationwide 90 percent from historical levels, though the Palmetto state retains one of the healthiest in the country.

The 2024-2025 recreational shellfish season in South Carolina opens on Oct. 1, 2024, with restrictions, maps, and license requirements for oyster and clam harvesting.

Oyster grounds open to harvest change each season depending on water quality and harvest pressure. Find updated maps for the 2024-2025 harvest season in the release below (photo: E. Weeks/SCDNR).