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Wisconsin Students Light Pathway for Quail in South Carolina

Spring break! Time to hit the beach, go fishing, catch up on sleep or enjoy a home-cooked meal. However, for twelve wildland fire students from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP), a week of prescribed burning in the Southeast was the hottest ticket around.

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Senior Project Connects Students with State Park

A group of Blythewood High School students recently took flight in kayaks to conduct research for their senior project. They explored Goodale State Park to learn how wetlands function as the “kidneys of the landscape,” purifying water systems and providing a barrier against flooding.

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Jackson Bland and his father holding fishing rods standing knee deep in water.

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Flats Focused

Spring break for University of South Carolina senior Jackson Bland is one that he will treasure for a lifetime. Skiff along with Jackson and his father as they pole through marsh flats, soak in the beauty of a Lowcountry low-tide, and laugh about “missed shots and clumsy fish.”

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The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, the Fox Squirrel

A Lowcountry reunion takes a sharp turn when the Leonardi family spots an injured infant fox squirrel in need of assistance. This twist of fate sets the course for a high-speed recovery, neighborhood chase, and a heart-tugging, happy ending at Magnolia Gardens. Roey Leonardi tells how the lil speedster got his name.

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How a Fish Changed Everything

Pam Corwin knew she had found her calling when she began working as a fisheries biologist. A career in fisheries was not something she’d considered as a child, but as she got her feet wet, she could easily see the positive impact of her work on the state’s natural resources. And this is where Corwin’s adventure begins.

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Decoys, Ducks and Hunting with Dad

Lillie shares how she grew to enjoy duck hunting and the memories she made spending time with her dad in the duck blind.

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Coach’s Outdoor Skills Class Wins Big at West Ashley High

Learn how Coach Thomas Cousins and his class “Outdoor Pursuits” prepares students for safe outdoor recreation by helping them build skills in hunting, boating, fishing and more.

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I Had to Ask: SCDNR Law Enforcement

Lillian Freeman interviews SCDNR Law Enforcement Officer Player Aston as a part of a collaboration with SCDNR on her podcast “I Had to Ask.”

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Snapshots of Yawkey

Photos by Jessica Edwards During her volunteer rounds at the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, Horry-Georgetown Technical College student Jessica Edwards documented bald eagles, sea turtles, alligators and numerous other native…

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How to Get a Job in Forestry and Wildlife

South Carolina Wildlife magazine asked forestry and wildlife students at Horry Georgetown Technical College for advice to those pursuing a relevant career.

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