DNR toll-free line down

Because of a technical issue, the toll-free call center telephone line normal to help customers of with the sale of SC Department of Natural Resources (DNR)-issued hunting and fishing licenses or watercraft registration renewals is unavailable for an indeterminate time. Recreation hunting and fishing licenses, tags, and permits can still be purchased on line at https://wwwdnr.sc.gov/legallicense.html.  A small convenience fee may be included for online transactions.  Licenses and permits can also be purchased at any of more than 500 license vendors across the state, including big-box retailers and locally-owned sporting goods, hardware, or bait-and-tackle shops, or at regional SCDNR offices.  Boating transactions may be processed by mail.