Thread: Has anybody heard..

Why would that be? Flooding?

I have not heard that.... although it would'nt surprise me.... the DNR did let the anti hunters manipulate them into setting a ( temporary ) ban on hunting in several counties....

Why stop there....

I don't think that is correct. I have not seen anything posted on their website about Murray.

Originally Posted by midcarolina

I have not heard that.... although it would'nt surprise me.... the DNR did let the anti hunters manipulate them into setting a ( temporary ) ban on hunting in several counties....

Why stop there....

I really don't think has anything to do with anti-hunters manipulating them !!! here I what's on the their website about this ;

Due to unprecedented statewide flooding, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has declared a temporary closure for hunting within 5 coastal plain drainage systems on all game species except for alligator, doves, hogs and coyotes. The Department has received contacts from numerous concerned sportsmen. The flooding has created potential for exploitation of game species that are deprived of their normal escape routes and confined to small areas of high ground.
Effective at Midnight on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, a 4-day closure of the hunting season for all game species excluding alligator, dove, hogs and coyotes will be in effect. The current closure will continue until Midnight, Sunday, October 11, 2015. DNR will continue to monitor flooded areas to adjust the closure zones and timeframes as conditions change. Read more on temporary hunting closures.

Find the original post from the DNR on facebook where someone brings up the possibility of a ban, then take the time to read all the replies, and I think you will see where the push for it came from...

These same folks that are supposedly worried about the stress the weather is causing the deer don't seem to give a whit about all the deer killed on the highway's on their route leaving the flooded area's.......or has non of them noticed the high rate of dead deer on the roads lately? maybe they will ban driving for a bit to allow the deer stress free egress across the roads...

If the DNR would have said we are imposing a 10 day ban on hunting AND add 10 day's to the end of the season that would be different....

And by the way I have not hunted for atleast the last 10 years.

Originally Posted by Eatmorecrappie

I was told leaving work tonight that DNR doesn't want anybody on the Lake(Murray) this weekend. Is that just a rumor or is it true? Thanks

The way it's storming down here right now, I don't think anybody is brave enough to get out on the lake. A huge lightening storm from 6 to 8 with more coming it looks like. Just what we need, more rain. 1 to 2 inches expected. Flash flood warnings have already been posted.

I see it in radar