DNR closings

[rp]

Email received saying all state ranges are being closed.

I am told, I have not seen it in writing, that WMA's will be closed also along with any turkey hunting on them.

Keep in mind, that is what I was told.

[SCswampCAT]

That would be absolutely ridiculous.

[Glenn]

Was it from a U.S. Marshal?

[BOGSTER]

Yeah, I wouldn’t let that stop me.

[LC17]

Now, y'all didn't hear this from me, buuutttttt.....

[ecwooduck]

i'm calling bs on that one

[Silentweapon338]

This is getting over the top.

This curfew mess, and outdoors stuff it too much. Healthcare facilities, and government buildings makes sense. But what I do after 7 pm has no bearing on what the virus does. If a private business wants to stay open that should be their prerogative.

Making the official statements for all the other mess waters down the importance already placed on places that need priority.

I'm all for taking this very serious, and getting through this together, but the past 2 days of crap is just over reach and will be a hurdle to actually getting the economy going again.

[holdin down the fort]

Page last updated: March 20, 2020

SCDNR continues to monitor COVID-19. In accordance with guidance from state and federal authorities, SCDNR has canceled, postponed or closed several programs. As more programs and events are affected, we will continue to post cancellations and closures here.

Cancellations
The antler scoring session at Price's Country Store (March 20)
John Davis Meet & Greet (March 20)
Diversity Outreach Program - Wateree River WMA & HP Nature Hike (March 21)
SC Archery in the Schools Program State Championship (March 24-26)
The Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic (March 27-29)
The Youth Bass Fishing Championship (March 27-28) - Postponed
Coyote Management Workshop – Webb Wildlife Center (April 2-3)
Fish Brosnan Forest Fishing Rodeo (April 4)
Table Rock State Park Fishing Clinics (April 4 & April 18)
Diversity Outreach Program - Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve Nature Walk (April 11)
Diversity Outreach Program - Volunteer Lab Day at Parker Annex Archaeology Center (April 13)
Blue Hole Recreation Area Fishing Rodeo (April 25) - Postponed
Sun City Grandparents Park Fishing Clinics (May 16, June 20, July 18) - Suspended until further notice
Volunteer Lab days at SCDNR's Parker Annex Archaeology Center will be canceled until further notice.
Closures
The St. Stephen's Fish Lift (Shad cam available)
All SCDNR freshwater fish hatcheries (still operational, but closed to public)
Beginning March 19 at 5 p.m., SCDNR offices statewide will no longer be able to accommodate in-person transactions at our customer service counters until further notice. In the interim, operations at SCDNR offices will continue, with processing for all boat titling and registration and licensing customer requests being handled online, by telephone or via the U.S. mail.
Due to the executive order from the Governor for prevention of the COVID-19 virus, all DNR ranges will close at 3 PM today, March 20, 2020, and remain closed until further notice. Please continue to monitor our website for updated information on ranges.
Boater Education classes closed until March 30, 2020.
Hunter Education classes closed until March 30, 2020.
Take One Make One classes have been cancelled until further notice.
Postponed Events
The Youth Bass Fishing Championship (March 27-28)
Blue Hole Recreation Area Fishing Rodeo (April 25)

All SCDNR license offices remain open, however SCDNR urges all customers to utilize online resources for the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as renewal of boat registrations.

At this time, COVID-19 has not impacted season dates or regulations of upcoming hunting or fishing seasons.

Wildlife Management Areas are open in accordance with their regular schedule.

[Glenn]

Yep verified. All WMA's from Columbia north are closed. Named, unnamed and natl forest.

Y'all stay out.

[duckcommander727]

Yep verified. All WMA's from Columbia north are closed. Named, unnamed and natl forest.

Y'all stay out.

Also West of Columbia. All east of columbia is open.

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[Bigtimber2]

In a time of social distancing the WMAs will not close.


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[duckcommander727]

If you have a conservation permit you can hunt any wma.

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[Bigtimber2]

Hunting could be a different story if LEOs are redirected.


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[Luvin' Labs]

The ranges being closed is verified. I received that email from DNR this morning. Haven't seen or heard a thing about WMA's.

[Woodiewacker82]

[Hogg]

I want my $5.50 back.

[Mergie Master]

If the green jeans ain't working who cares if they close WMAs or turkey season. All the seasons will be opened. Just saying.

[Woodiewacker82]

If the green jeans ain't working who cares if they close WMAs or turkey season. All the seasons will be opened. Just saying.

That’s the way I’m looking at it. I got enough rabbits on my property to feed half the members on this site.

[SCDuckhunter1979]

Yep verified. All WMA's from Columbia north are closed. Named, unnamed and natl forest.

Y'all stay out.

Lol...

[WoodieSC]

Note the bottom two lines on the page linked below (and shown above)

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/covid19.html

At this time, COVID-19 has not impacted season dates or regulations of upcoming hunting or fishing seasons.

Wildlife Management Areas are open in accordance with their regular schedule.