Hartwell Lake News

General Public Info

The Upstate South Carolina Boat Show, one of the largest events of its kind in the state, is scheduled for January 23-26, 2014.

This is the premier “get ready for spring selling season” kickoff event for boat dealers, and it begins at the TD Convention Center, formerly the Carolina First Center. This annual event, now in its 44th year, will feature a vast array of Boats including:

Fishing, Pontoon, Speed, Ski, Cruisers, and Personal Watercraft. Also on display will be boat docks, fishing equipment, fish camps, finance and insurance vendors; everything you need to start the season right!

Show Days/Hours:

Thursday, January 23, 2014: 12pm to 9pm Friday, January 24, 2014: 12pm to 9pm Saturday, January 25, 2014: 10am to 9pm Sunday, January 26, 2014: 12pm to 6pm

Admission:

Adults $7.00 Seniors (65+) & Students (7-18 Yrs.) $6.00 Children (Age 6 & Under) Free

The State of South Carolina’s top honor for stewardship of the natural world will be
awarded again soon and sponsoring agencies are putting out a call for your
nominations. The Environmental Awareness Award recognizes South Carolinians who
are doing extraordinary work on behalf of our environment. Nominations will be
accepted through Jan. 31, 2014.
Each year the public is invited to submit nominations to the awards committee. This committee is made up of representatives from the state’s natural resource agencies, including the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the Department of Health and Environmental Control, the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. The requirements are high. Candidates should demonstrate innovation
and leadership. His or her accomplishments will have led to positive change or
may have influenced matters affecting the natural environment.
Chairman and Treasurer for the Conestee Foundation, Thomas Kester, was
recognized for the 2012 award for his volunteer efforts as part of the Foundation to acquire an old mill lakebed and turn it into a wildlife refuge and nature park for public use.
Chances are you or someone you know is working hard on behalf of the environment everyday and should be recognized like Mr. Kester.  The nomination form along with application guidelines and a brief history of the award can be found at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/scenvironawareaward.html.
For more information contact DNR’s Vivianne Vejdani at (803) 734-4199 or VejdaniV@dnr.sc.gov.
The S.C. General Assembly established the S.C. Environmental Awareness Award in 1992. It’s now in its 21th year recognizing outstanding contributions made toward the
protection, conservation, and improvement of South Carolina’s natural resources.

Past recent winners include:
2011 – Dr. Patricia J. DeCoursey, Professor of Biological Sciences at USC
2010 – Frank S. Holleman, III, President, Naturaland Trust
2009 – Dr. Fred Holland, Coastal Ecologist, Charleston
2008 – Benjamin Ziegler, Chairman, Pee Dee Land Trust
2007 – Dr. Richard Porcher, Jr., Professor Emeritus, The Citadel
2006 – Rick Huffman, Founder, South Carolina Native Plant Society

2014 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 10, 2014) – Anglers can find the new 2014 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide online and in print, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

The 2014 guide provides anglers information on great places to fish and provides guidance on laws and regulations,” explains John Biagi, fisheries management chief.  “We suggest that all anglers, new and experienced, take a look at the publication each year before casting a line.”

The 2014 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide provides helpful information, including color fish identification charts for both freshwater and saltwater fish, license purchasing information, contact information for Wildlife Resources Division fisheries management offices and DNR law enforcement offices, trout stream listings, public fishing area information, state record fish listings and complete fishing regulations fr Georgia.

You may view, download and print the guide at www.gofishgeorgia.com/fishing/regulations . Pick up a printed copy at any Wildlife Resources Division fisheries management office or DNR law enforcement office or at fishing license vendors throughout Georgia.   Office address listings at www.georgiawildlife.com/OfficeContact.

New information highlighted in this year’s guide includes:

Restriction Removed: The season restriction for fishing in marked areas around three springs in Lake Blackshear was removed.

• Slot Length Limit Change-Jackson County: The current slot length limit for largemouth bass from Bear Creek Water Supply Reservoir was removed.  The statewide 12-inch minimum length limit will be implemented.
• Slot Length Limit Change-Wayne County: A protective slot length limit for largemouth bass, 15-inch to 22-inch, on Lake Lindsay Grace is implemented.  In addition, only one bass may be greater than 22 inches.

For more information about Georgia’s fishing regulations or for information about where and when to go fishing, visit www.gofishgeorgia.com/fishing.  The website is a great place to start when learning about fishing.  New or experienced anglers can find information about taking kids fishing, reservoir and river fishing tips, fish ID information and much more!  Additional resources include the Wildlife Resources Division blog, where anglers will find fishing reports for different parts of the state.  Go Fish Georgia!