Here is a story that no one really likes to hear but do live in the warm coastal waters around us and pretty much the world. The Bull Shark (National Geo Facts)is a shark which led to the inspiration for …
Oct
08
DNR aims for fishing, hunting license fee increases by 2013
Saw this story in the IP for all those who are fisherman out there and may fish out along the local creeks such as Jarvis Creek or others. DNR aims for fishing, hunting license fee increases by 2013… The S.C. …
Oct
08
Oyster season cracks open a childlike joy
Oyster season has opened… Among the trails in the grass at low tide in Jarvis Creek, one will find beds of oysters sprouting out of the soft mud like flowers. Oysters season generally follows in the months which end with …
Aug
21
Tagging off Hilton Head could help unlock lemon shark mysteries
As much as we depend on the oceans of the low-country and in the world, we still know so little about them. In the area and news recently is another team who has been studying the sounds of dolphins. Now …
Aug
12
Kayakers rescued Tuesday in Port Royal Sound off Hilton Head Island
The following is to comment about the story in the Island Packet, we are a outfitter, but not involved in anyway with the story and the only thing we know of what happened is in the story of the Island …
Jul
20
Sounds from the Dolphins
On the last few tours we have had people asking about dolphin sounds. Usually when we are on top of the water in the local environment we do not hear the dolphins talk like they do at Sea World or …
Jul
08
DOT plans for longer, wider bridge over Jarvis Creek
It looks like we will have a new bridge crossing Jarvis Creek on the way shortly after some hearings and talks. The bridge (the crossing of Spanish Wells road over the creek) is in the upper part of Jarvis …
Jul
01
Sea turtle nests might set records, including first leatherback recorded on Hilton Head…
During the last few weeks while out paddling in Jarvis Creek, we occasionally see little heads pop up from the water check us out and head back below. The turtles will occasionally swim around in the creek but not land …
Jul
01
Environmental officials warn against harmful dolphin feeding…
While Kayaking in Jarvis Creek at the right tide, we get to see the dolphins feed naturally in their environment. Some times they fish alone and other times they fish as a family working together. Dolphins will usually fish by …
Jun
23
2011 Shrimp season is now open.
Good news for anyone looking for fresh local shrimp… In the creeks we have been seeing some small shrimp running in the shallows along with small fish. Going through the shallows in a kayak, the shrimp try to scurry for …