A cooperative venture among various Upstate private landowners, hunting clubs, sportsmen's
preserves, industrial timber companies and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources is allowing many of today's young hunters and mobility-impaired sportsmen unique opportunities to experience the challenges, enjoyment and thrills associated with hunting white-tailed deer. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has developed cooperative arrangements with a number of private groups and works closely with them to cosponsor these special events. During 2002, the special deer hunts were the best ever, according to Gerald Moore, DNR regional wildlife biologist stationed in Union. For more information on the 2003 hunts, contact the Union DNR Office at 124 Wildlife Drive, Union, SC 29379, telephone (864) 427-4771 or download an application from the DNR Web site at www.dnr.state.sc.us.