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If you are looking for a place to enjoy oysters, look no further than South Carolina. Comprised of salt marshes, riverbanks, and creeks some of the world’s best oysters can be found in South Carolina.
Oyster season in South Carolina, runs from September to April and these months often include very popular harvests and festivals such as the South Carolina Oyster Festival. Oysters from South Carolina are known for being earthy, sweet and salty mainly due to their location and particular oyster beds. The festivals and other events are great opportunities to sample and taste different oysters.
If you are interested in growing and harvesting your own oysters, it is important to understand the timeline and other requirements in order to do so. First, it is important to understand that oysters take about three to four years to fully mature and at the point of maturation they will measure about three inches. South Carolina Coastal Resources
A saltwater state fishing license is also required, which is important to keep in mind as you are planning your itinerary. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources also offers a map of all the oysters beds that are available and opened to the public. Occasionally some beds can be closed due to the water conditions so it is important to check beforehand.
If you are only interested in preparing your very own oysters , South Carolina is home to several farming operation that allow each person to jump in and prepare their own oysters without all the muck work of harvesting them yourself. South Carolina oysters are in very high demand and some farms routinely sell their entire harvest. It is definitely a place for oyster aficionados or those simply looking to expand their palate.
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