The south carolina department of natural resources will use funds from this award to manage and monitor wildlife populations using scientifically proven principles, deliver technical guidance to…

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4) awarded the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) $13,578,170.00 under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant funds four primary projects plus one coordination and administration project designed to deliver comprehensive wildlife conservation and management services across South Carolina.

Under this award, SCDNR will manage and monitor wildlife populations using scientifically proven principles, deliver technical guidance to constituents throughout the state, protect and enhance habitats, and provide safe and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities. The funding, authorized through the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, supports activities including wildlife habitat restoration, wildlife management research, population surveys, hunter education and safety programs, and public access to wildlife resources. These initiatives address wildlife conservation objectives while promoting responsible hunting practices and outdoor recreation across terrestrial and marine environments throughout South Carolina.

The south carolina department of natural resources will use funds from this award to manage and monitor wildlife populations using scientifically proven principles, deliver technical guidance to constituents throughout the state, protect and enhance habitats, and provide safe and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities to constituents throughout the state. This proposed action consists of four projects designed to carry out the objectives of the grant and one project for coordination and administration of the grant.