SCNBTA-South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association

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Current SCNBTA President

Kathie Livingston
Phone: (800) 673-0679

See the Member page for a list of association officers and board members.

Did You Know???

Egret Facts

Did you know... Egrets do not feed at night like some other heron species. They either forage alone or in mixed flocks, often by slowly walking in shallow water.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, egret populations came close to extinction due to excessive market hunting. The species' feather plumes were in great demand for use in women's apparel. Although populations recovered somewhat after market hunting was outlawed and legal protection was established, the degradation and loss of wetland habitats and the development of coastal areas have prevented populations from returning to their previous levels.

Fly Fishing in South Carolina

Stream of Dreams
(excerpted from southcarolinasportsman.com)
The Eastatoe River (also spelled Eastatoee and usually referred to as Eastatoe Creek at the upper section) is one of South Carolina’s most beautiful and best-known trout streams. It has something for everyone — fly angling for wild rainbows in a spectacular wilderness setting, spin and bait fishing for hatchery-supported trout with easy and convenient access, and the opportunity to tangle with trophy-size brown trout.

The river has three distinct sections, each offering a different fishing experience in a unique setting. The upper section flows through a rugged gorge; the Eastatoe Valley section offers quality fishing throughout but is mostly within private land; and the lower section offers easy access and the chance to catch the a fish of a lifetime... [more in new window]