The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, habitat management, information & education in South Carolina.

The primary duties of the South Carolina Department of Fish & Game is:

• To manage and protect wildlife in South Carolina
• To manage wildlife habitat
• To educate the public on wildlife and safe hunting practices
• Set hunting and fishing seasons and creel limits
• Issuing hunting and fishing licenses
• Set hunting & fishing regulations in South Carolina
• Conduct tests for wildlife disease
• Animal Reintroduction