SOUTH CAROLINA — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is transitioning to fully remote processing for all licensing, boat titling and registration transactions in order to protect the health and well-being of customers and employees during the COVID-19 health emergency, an official said on Thursday.
As of Thursday, SCDNR offices statewide will no longer be able to accommodate in-person transactions at any customer service counters until further notice. In the interim, operations at SCDNR offices will continue, with processing for all boat titling and registration and licensing customer requests being handled online, by telephone or via the U.S. mail.
Officials said to purchase licenses, permits or tags, customers should visit www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase or call 1-866-714-3611. For information or questions, call 803-734-3833.
Boat titling and registration transactions can be made via U.S. mail. Send applications and paperwork to: SCDNR, ATTN: T&R. P.O. Box 167, Columbia, SC, 29202-0167.
Details and instructions are available online at www.dnr.sc.gov/boating or by calling 803-734-3857.
Turkey hunters who have not already purchased or requested tags for the upcoming spring turkey season will be able to purchase or request (youth, lifetime, senior or disability) tags online, and download and print out a set of temporary tags in the .PDF format by accessing the Customer Privileges Portal on the SCDNR website.
These self-printed temporary tags are only valid until your permanent tags arrive in the mail, and temporary tags are not a valid option for anyone that has already received tags in the mail or purchased tags over the counter at one of the offices.
Print the tags and use tape (preferably clear packing tape) to secure them to your turkey, officials said. They will print with ‘TEMP’ and an expiration date on the tags. These tags will allow you to hunt legally until your permanent tags arrive in the mail.
Cancellations
Diversity Outreach Program – Wateree River WMA & HP Nature Hike (March 21)
SC Archery in the Schools Program State Championship (March 24-26)
The Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic (March 27-29)
The Youth Bass Fishing Championship (March 27-28) – Postponed
Coyote Management Workshop – Webb Wildlife Center (April 2-3)
Fish Brosnan Forest Fishing Rodeo (April 4)
Table Rock State Park Fishing Clinics (April 4 & April 18)
Diversity Outreach Program – Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve Nature Walk (April 11)
Diversity Outreach Program – Volunteer Lab Day at Parker Annex Archaeology Center (April 13)
Blue Hole Recreation Area Fishing Rodeo (April 25) – Postponed
Sun City Grandparents Park Fishing Clinics (May 16, June 20, July 18) – Suspended until further notice
Volunteer Lab days at SCDNR’s Parker Annex Archaeology Center will be canceled until further notice.
Closures
All shooting ranges, including Belfast, James O. Thomason, Palachucola, Pickens County, Twin Ponds, Webb and Wateree, will be closed until further notice.
The St. Stephen’s Fish Lift (Shad cam available)
All SCDNR freshwater fish hatcheries (still operational, but closed to public)
Postponed Events
The Youth Bass Fishing Championship (March 27-28)
Blue Hole Recreation Area Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
All SCDNR license offices remain open, however SCDNR urges all customers to utilize online resources for the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as renewal of boat registrations.
At this time, COVID-19 has not impacted season dates or regulations of upcoming hunting or fishing seasons.
Wildlife Management Areas are open in accordance with their regular schedule.
