Department of Natural Resources Documents
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources publishes a variety of documents on topics related to the state's natural resources, including management plans, surveys, and regulations.
Recent Submissions
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Records of South Carolina white-tailed deer 1906-2022
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-11-22)The South Carolina white-tailed deer Antler Records Program was initiated in the spring of 1974 and since that time, 7,691 sets of antlers (7,650 typical and 321 non-typical) have been officially entered into the list. ... -
The American alligator : living among “modern day dinosaurs”
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-09-26)This brochure gives the description, habitat, management & control, typical behaviors and prey & food of alligators. -
Final report South Carolina State Wildlife Grants Project SC-T-F19AF00719 January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-09-12)This study represents the largest known effort to inventory Ruffed Grouse and Golden- winged Warblers in the State of South Carolina. We found low Ruffed Grouse and Golden- winged Warbler occupancy rates across two seasons ... -
Species snapshot : a 2022 status update for South Carolina’s saltwater species
(South Carolina State Library, 2022)This document is a status update for South Carolina's saltwater species. -
South Carolina bat conservation plan 2017
(South Carolina State Library, 2017-10)This South Carolina bat conservation plan provides information on legal status, public health, conservation issues, natural history, habitat requirements, species-specific accounts, threats and conservation strategies for ... -
South Carolina Certified Fishing Instructor Program
(South Carolina State Library, 2012-09-24)This brochure explains how to become a certified fishing inastructor. -
Managing ponds for recreational fishing
(South Carolina State Library, 2014-12-22)This publication provides South Carolina pond owners with guidance to increase their pond’s potential to produce quality fishing year after year. -
South Carolina trout fishing
(South Carolina State Library, 2014-05-20)This book describes the following about trout fishing in South Carolina: history, management, stocking, trout streams, fishing methods, information about the trout, fishing lures and maps of fishing access areas. -
Anadromous fish
(South Carolina State Library, 2013)This includes information about anadromous fish and includes a find-a word puzzle and maze. -
SCDNR state lakes
(South Carolina State Library, 2015-06-15)This description of fishing lakes in South Carolina includes maps, fishing rules and regulations and directions to the lakes. -
South Carolina trapping and commercial fur harvest regulations 2022-2023
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-06-03)This brochure contains a summary of the state statutes regarding the commercial harvest of furbearers. Applicable statutes are listed in parentheses at the end of each section of this brochure. -
Botany Bay Plantation WMA driving tour
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-02-15)This sheet gives a map and driving directions with pertinent information of Botany Bay Plantation. -
Law enforcement investigations statistics 2021
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-03-31)The information found in this report is useful in Boating Safety Education programs as a reference for stressing facts relating to careless boat operation. This information helps to impress upon each person the importance ... -
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources conservation districts strategic plan 08/22-07/25
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-02-09)This plan includes the the Department's mission, vision, values and long term goals and objectives. -
Saluda Riverwalk
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-03-07)This sheet describes Saluda Riverwalk park. -
[Aves]
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-02-09)This sheet shows the differtent parts of a bird. -
Aves de jardín comunes en Carolina del Sur
(South Carolina State Library, 2022-02-09)This sheet shows pictures of birds that are typically found in backyards in South Carolina. -
Middle Saluda at the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-06-29)This sheet gives information for anglers fishing the Middle Saludas River, including trout fishing regulations, angler ethics and fish handling methods. -
ACE Basin news : newsletter of the Ashepoo, Combahee, Edisto Basin
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-06-25)This newsletter highlights the ACE Basin and gives useful information to landowners and others in the basin area. -
2021 South Carolina black bear hunting information
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-01)This sheet gives information on black bear hunting in South Carolina including dates, limits and laws.