Lake Hartwell News -
Sep 3, 2010
[ In Hunting ]DNR biologist predicts good 2010 deer seasonTop SC counties for harvest in 2009 included Anderson exhibiting harvest rates in excess of 15 deer per square mile. Very few areas in the United States consistently yield comparable harvest figures.
[ In Boating ]Labor Day Weekend BoatingSo far this year there have been 110 boating incidents, 12 boating incident-related fatalities and 42 total drownings on Georgia waters. Wildlife Resources Division Conservation Rangers also have issued a total of 122 boating under the influence citations. Many accidents and fatalities can be avoided by reviewing and following safety tips over the course of the holiday weekend festivities.
[ In DNR ]DNR courtesy boating inspections planned for Labor Day weekendThe Labor Day holiday weekend is considered the last blast of summer and one of the busiest weekends of the year on state waters. Boaters who choose to participate in the free inspections may do so at designated landings where the inspections are offered. It only takes a few minutes and will make your day safer and more enjoyable on the water.
[ In News ]Non-native, exotic invasive fish species on the rise in South CarolinaOne case involves an alligator gar recently identified by a SCDNR biologist. The alligator gar was reportedly taken by a bow fisherman on Lake Wateree, measured 4 feet in length and weighed in at 27 pounds.
[ In VOSO ]Voice Of South Oconee (VOSO) meeting 8/19/2010Thursday, 8/19, the Voice Of South Oconee (VOSO) and the Fair Play Community Association (FPCA) held an information meeting for area residents. Subjects included: Progress being made to provide sewer infrastructure for south Oconee, Current economic status of the upstate, And a CU student project analyzing the economy of the area.