Coastal South Carolina Fish and Game: History, Culture and Conservation

by James O. Luken

Overview

Few people are familiar with the full history that shaped and preserved the fish and wildlife of coastal South Carolina. From Native Americans to the early colonists to plantation owners and their slaves to market hunters and commercial fishermen, all viewed fish and wildlife as limitless. Through time, however, overharvesting led to population declines, and the public demanded conservation. The process that produced fish and game laws, wardens and wildlife refuges was complex and often involved conflict, but synergy and cooperation ultimately produced one of the most extensive conservation systems on the East Coast. Author James O. Luken presents this fascinating story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467146821
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/05/2021
Series:	Natural History
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

James O. Luken is associate dean and professor of biology at Coastal Carolina University. His research, generally focused on plant ecology and botany, has ranged from Alaska to Florida. Recent work with students and colleagues attempts to elucidate the mostly unknown natural history of the Venus flytrap and also seeks to quantify the cryptic natural capital of coastal ecosystems. He is a frequent consultant on managing working lands within the context of conservation easements. His publications include books, edited volumes and journal articles, as well as popular science articles on angling, travel and plants. Early mornings often find him on the waterways of Horry County in search of opportunities to catch fish.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Introduction 9

1 Defining the South Carolina Coast 11

2 Native American Fishing and Hunting 29

3 Settlement and the Environment 45

4 Up to the Civil War 54

5 New Restrictions, 1870-1900 60

6 Enforcing Fish and Game Laws, 1900-1910 86

7 County, State and Federal Interaction, 1910-1940 96

8 Expanding Public Lands, 1940 and Beyond 123

9 Fish and Game in the Natural Resources Arena 137

Chronology of Annotated First Acts 145

Notes 153

Sources 161

Index 171

About the Author 176