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2026-2027

South Carolina Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

South Carolina is modeled for private lands by Game Zone and selected public WMA deer openings where exact SCDNR property/tract polygons and clear WMA season rows are available.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources / eRegulations, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources 141 season records
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 65 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Game Zone 2 — archery Deer General hunters Private land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 4 — archery only Deer under Game Zone 4 Archery Rules General hunters Private land
Aug 15, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Belfast WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Belfast WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area. Still gun hunts are lottery only and are not modeled as open trip-check windows.

Official source
Delta South WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Delta South WMA - Sumter National Forest - Enoree Ranger District wildlife_management_area

The official still-gun window is limited to Wednesday and Saturday dates, so it is left to official-source details instead of a continuous trip-check window.

Official source
Fant's Grove WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 15, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026
Fants Grove WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area. Antler restrictions and access rules remain official-source details.

Official source
Bear Island WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Bear Island WMA wildlife_management_area

Hunters must sign in and out at the Bear Island check station. Hunting is in designated areas only.

Official source
Hickory Top WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Hickory Top WMA - Hickory Top Waterfowl Area wildlife_management_area

Data cards are required for hunter access. Official WMA access closures remain source details.

Official source
Santee Dam WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Santee Dam WMA - Santee Dam WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Santee Delta WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Santee Delta WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Santee Island WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Santee Island WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Chestnut Ridge HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Chestnut Ridge HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Glassy Mountain archery-only area at Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve.

Official source
Mill Shoals WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Mill Shoals WMA wildlife_management_area

Archery deer season follows the Game Zone 1 WMA deer season row.

Official source
South Saluda WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
South Saluda WMA - Jopeco wildlife_management_area

Encoded for the exact Jopeco public-property polygon available from SCDNR.

Official source
Keowee WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 15, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026
Keowee WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area; antler and access restrictions remain official-source details.

Official source
Rock Hill Blackjacks HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Rock Hill Blackjacks HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Aiken Gopher Tortoise HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Aiken Gopher Tortoise HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Donnelley WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Donnelley WMA wildlife_management_area

Still gun hunts are lottery only and are not modeled as open trip-check windows.

Official source
Ditch Pond HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Ditch Pond HP and WMA - Ditch Pond Waterfowl Area wildlife_management_area

Archery-only deer row; encoded for the available SCDNR Ditch Pond public-property polygon.

Official source
Edisto River WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Edisto River WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Hellhole WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Hellhole WMA - Francis Marion National Forest wildlife_management_area

Still-gun and dog-drive rows have conflicts and are left to official-source details.

Official source
Northampton WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Northampton WMA - Francis Marion National Forest wildlife_management_area

Still-gun and dog-drive rows have conflicts and are left to official-source details.

Official source
Santee WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Santee WMA - Francis Marion National Forest wildlife_management_area

Still-gun and dog-drive rows have conflicts and are left to official-source details.

Official source
Waterhorn WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Waterhorn WMA - Francis Marion National Forest wildlife_management_area

Friday/Saturday-only still-gun dates are left to official-source details.

Official source
Henderson HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Henderson HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Archery-only deer row.

Official source
Old Island HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Old Island HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
St. Helena Sound HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
St. Helena Sound HP and WMA - South Williman Island wildlife_management_area

Encoded for the available SCDNR South Williman Island tract polygon.

Official source
Tillman Sand Ridge HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Tillman Sand Ridge HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Victoria Bluff HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Victoria Bluff HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Cartwheel Bay HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Cartwheel Bay HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Lewis Ocean Bay HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Lewis Ocean Bay HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Longleaf Pine HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Longleaf Pine HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
McBee WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
McBee WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Oak Lea WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Oak Lea WMA - Oak Lea WMA Quail Hunt Area wildlife_management_area

Data cards are required for hunter access.

Official source
Pee Dee Station Site WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Pee Dee Station wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Waccamaw River HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Waccamaw River HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Wee Tee WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Wee Tee WMA - Wee Tee State Forest wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Woodbury WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Woodbury WMA - Woodbury Waterfowl Area wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Liberty Hill WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Liberty Hill WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area; same deer dates are listed for Liberty Hill WMA on the Game Zone 2 and Game Zone 4 WMA pages.

Official source
Draper WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Draper WMA wildlife_management_area

SCDNR lists deer under Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; data cards are required for all hunter access.

Official source
McCalla WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
McCalla WMA - McCalla WMA wildlife_management_area

SCDNR lists deer under Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; Quality Deer Management Area.

Official source
Worth Mountain WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Worth Mountain WMA wildlife_management_area

Worth Mountain WMA: Deer follows Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; statewide WMA limits. Quality Deer Management details remain official-source details.

Official source
Botany Bay Plantation HP and WMA - deer archery, September window Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Botany Bay Plantation HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area. Still gun hunts are lottery-only and are not modeled as open trip-check windows.

Official source
Botany Bay Plantation HP and WMA - deer archery, November window Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 23, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Botany Bay Plantation HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area. Split official archery dates are encoded as separate windows.

Official source
Botany Bay Plantation HP and WMA - deer archery, December window Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Dec 21, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026
Botany Bay Plantation HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area. Split official archery dates are encoded as separate windows.

Official source
Hamilton Ridge WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Hamilton Ridge WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area. Still gun hunts are lottery-only and are not modeled as open trip-check windows.

Official source
Palachucola WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Palachucola WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area. Still gun hunts are lottery-only and are not modeled as open trip-check windows.

Official source
Sand Hills State Forest WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Sand Hills State Forest wildlife_management_area

SCDNR lists this row for Sand Hills State Forest WMA.

Official source
Manchester State Forest WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Manchester State Forest wildlife_management_area

SCDNR lists the Manchester State Forest WMA archery row for Sept. 15-30.

Official source
Dungannon Plantation HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Dungannon Plantation HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists Dungannon Heritage Preserve WMA archery deer Sept. 15-Jan. 1; encoded to matching SCDNR Dungannon Plantation HP and WMA polygon.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists Crackerneck WMA archery deer Oct. 2-3.

Official source
Bobwhite Hills WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Bobwhite Hills WMA wildlife_management_area

Bobwhite Hills WMA: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits.

Official source
Meyer Lake HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Meyer Lake HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Meyer Lake HP and WMA: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits.

Official source
Great Pee Dee River HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Great Pee Dee River HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Great Pee Dee Heritage Preserve WMA: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits.

Official source
Forty Acre Rock HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Forty Acre Rock HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

40 Acre Rock HP WMA: Deer follows Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; statewide WMA limits.

Official source
Broad River Waterfowl Management Area - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Broad River Waterfowl Management Area wildlife_management_area

Broad River Waterfowl Management Area: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits.

Official source
Coosawhatchie HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Coosawhatchie HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Coosawhatchie HP and WMA: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits. Quality Deer Management and check-station details remain official-source details.

Official source
Wateree River HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Wateree River HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Wateree River HP and WMA: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits. Quality Deer Management and data-card details remain official-source details.

Official source
Indian Creek Quail Focal Area - deer archery only Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Indian Creek Quail Focal Area wildlife_management_area

Indian Creek Quail Focal Area: Archery-only deer row; statewide WMA limits. Quail, woodcock and rabbit check-station rules remain official-source details.

Official source
Marsh WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Marsh WMA wildlife_management_area

Marsh WMA: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits. A portion is a youth special-hunt area and kiosk sign-in rules remain official-source details.

Official source
Wambaw WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sept. 15-Oct. 10, 2026 except scheduled dog-drive dates Sept. 25 and Oct. 10
Wambaw WMA - Francis Marion National Forest wildlife_management_area

Wambaw WMA: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits. Scheduled dog-drive dates are excluded from the Trip Checker window.

Official source
Santee Cooper WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Santee Cooper WMA wildlife_management_area

Santee Cooper WMA: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits. Quality Deer Management, campground, stand and data-card rules remain official-source details.

Official source
Little Pee Dee HP and WMA - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Little Pee Dee HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Little Pee Dee Heritage Preserve River Complex: Deer archery; 1 deer per day. Official SCDNR/eRegulations WMA details remain controlling.

Official source
Sumter National Forest Andrew Pickens - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Sumter National Forest - Andrew Pickens Ranger District wildlife_management_area

U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest), Oconee County: Deer archery Oct. 17-30; statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged.

Official source
Sumter National Forest Game Zone 2 - deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest) - Game Zone 2 wildlife_management_area

U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest), Game Zone 2 counties: Deer archery Sept. 15-30; statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged.

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Moultrie Hunt Unit - Porcher & Hall WMA deer archery Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Porcher & Hall WMA except Cross Station Special Use Area - Moultrie Hunt Unit wildlife_management_area_tract

Porcher & Hall WMA except Cross Station Special Use Area, Moultrie Hunt Unit: Deer archery; statewide WMA limits. Cross Station Special Use Area is not mapped to this answer.

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Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 46 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Game Zone 1 — gun hunts Deer General hunters Private land
Oct 11, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Game Zone 1 game_zone

Private lands only. WMA/public-land schedules are separate.

Official source
Game Zone 2 — gun hunts Deer General hunters Private land
Oct 11, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 4 — gun early buck-only period Buck Only General hunters Private land
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 4 — gun main season Deer under Game Zone 4 Rules General hunters Private land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Aiken Gopher Tortoise HP and WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Aiken Gopher Tortoise HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Edisto River WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Edisto River WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Lewis Ocean Bay HP and WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Lewis Ocean Bay HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Longleaf Pine HP and WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Longleaf Pine HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
McBee WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026
McBee WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Oak Lea WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Oak Lea WMA - Oak Lea WMA Quail Hunt Area wildlife_management_area

No man drives; data cards are required for hunter access.

Official source
Waccamaw River HP and WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Waccamaw River HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Wee Tee WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Wee Tee WMA - Wee Tee State Forest wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Woodbury WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Woodbury WMA - Woodbury Waterfowl Area wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

Official source
Liberty Hill WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Liberty Hill WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area; same deer dates are listed for Liberty Hill WMA on the Game Zone 2 and Game Zone 4 WMA pages.

Official source
Draper WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Draper WMA wildlife_management_area

SCDNR lists deer under Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; data cards are required for all hunter access.

Official source
McCalla WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
McCalla WMA - McCalla WMA wildlife_management_area

SCDNR lists deer under Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; Quality Deer Management Area.

Official source
Worth Mountain WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Worth Mountain WMA wildlife_management_area

Worth Mountain WMA: Deer follows Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; statewide WMA limits. Quality Deer Management details remain official-source details.

Official source
Sand Hills State Forest WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Sand Hills State Forest wildlife_management_area

No man drives allowed.

Official source
Manchester State Forest WMA - deer still gun, October window Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Manchester State Forest wildlife_management_area

Still-gun season split to preserve the Oct. 31 closure. No man drives.

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Manchester State Forest WMA - deer still gun, November window Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
Manchester State Forest wildlife_management_area

Still-gun season split to preserve the Nov. 20-21 closure. No man drives.

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Manchester State Forest WMA - deer still gun, December window Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 22, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
Manchester State Forest wildlife_management_area

Still-gun season split to preserve the Dec. 18-19 closure. No man drives.

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Manchester State Forest WMA - deer still gun, late window Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Dec 20, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Manchester State Forest wildlife_management_area

Still-gun season split from the official Oct. 1-Jan. 1 row. No man drives.

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Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Oct. 16-17 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Oct. 23-24 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Oct. 30-31 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 30, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Nov. 6-7 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Nov. 13-14 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Nov. 20-21 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Nov. 27-28 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Dec. 4-5 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Dec. 11-12 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer window as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Dec. 18 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Dec 18, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer day as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Dec. 26 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Dec 26, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer day as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer still gun, Jan. 1 Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Jan 1, 2027
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists this Crackerneck still-gun deer day as part of separate listed hunt dates.

Official source
Bobwhite Hills WMA - deer still gun hunts Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026
Bobwhite Hills WMA wildlife_management_area

Bobwhite Hills WMA: Deer still-gun hunts; statewide WMA limits.

Official source
Great Pee Dee River HP and WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Great Pee Dee River HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Great Pee Dee Heritage Preserve WMA: Deer still-gun hunts; statewide WMA limits.

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Forty Acre Rock HP and WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Forty Acre Rock HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

40 Acre Rock HP WMA: Deer follows Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; statewide WMA limits.

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Indian Creek Quail Focal Area - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Indian Creek Quail Focal Area wildlife_management_area

Indian Creek Quail Focal Area: Deer still-gun row; statewide WMA limits. Quail, woodcock and rabbit check-station rules remain official-source details.

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Marsh WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Marsh WMA wildlife_management_area

Marsh WMA: Deer still-gun hunts; statewide WMA limits. A portion is a youth special-hunt area and kiosk sign-in rules remain official-source details.

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Wambaw WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct. 12, 2026-Jan. 1, 2027 except scheduled dog-drive/youth dog-drive dates
Wambaw WMA - Francis Marion National Forest wildlife_management_area

Wambaw WMA: Deer still-gun hunts; no still hunting during scheduled dog-drive/youth dog-drive dates. No buckshot. Dog-drive details remain official-source details.

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Little Pee Dee HP and WMA - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Little Pee Dee HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Little Pee Dee Heritage Preserve River Complex: Deer still-gun season. Official SCDNR/eRegulations WMA details remain controlling.

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Sumter National Forest Andrew Pickens - deer still gun, first segment Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Sumter National Forest - Andrew Pickens Ranger District wildlife_management_area

U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest), Oconee County: Deer still-gun first segment Oct. 12-16; statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged.

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Sumter National Forest Andrew Pickens - deer still gun, second segment Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 31, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Sumter National Forest - Andrew Pickens Ranger District wildlife_management_area

U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest), Oconee County: Deer still-gun second segment Oct. 31-Jan. 1; statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged.

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Sumter National Forest Game Zone 2 - deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest) - Game Zone 2 wildlife_management_area

U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest), Game Zone 2 counties: Deer still-gun hunts Oct. 12-Jan. 1; statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged.

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Moultrie Hunt Unit - Greenfield WMA deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Greenfield WMA - Moultrie Hunt Unit wildlife_management_area_tract

Greenfield WMA, Moultrie Hunt Unit: Deer still-gun hunts; statewide WMA limits. Moultrie road, check-in and official WMA details remain controlling.

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Moultrie Hunt Unit - North Dike WMA deer still gun Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026
North Dike WMA - Moultrie Hunt Unit wildlife_management_area_tract

North Dike WMA, Moultrie Hunt Unit: Deer still-gun hunts; statewide WMA limits. Moultrie road, check-in and official WMA details remain controlling.

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Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 20 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Game Zone 1 — primitive weapons Deer General hunters Private land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Game Zone 1 game_zone

Private lands only. WMA/public-land schedules are separate.

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Game Zone 2 — primitive weapons Deer General hunters Private land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Hickory Top WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Hickory Top WMA - Hickory Top Waterfowl Area wildlife_management_area

Data cards are required for hunter access. Official WMA access closures remain source details.

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Santee Dam WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Santee Dam WMA - Santee Dam WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

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Waterhorn WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026
Waterhorn WMA - Francis Marion National Forest wildlife_management_area

Friday/Saturday-only still-gun dates are left to official-source details.

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Lewis Ocean Bay HP and WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026
Lewis Ocean Bay HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

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Pee Dee Station Site WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Pee Dee Station wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

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Waccamaw River HP and WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026
Waccamaw River HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

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Woodbury WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026
Woodbury WMA - Woodbury Waterfowl Area wildlife_management_area

Statewide WMA limits apply unless otherwise specified by SCDNR.

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Liberty Hill WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Liberty Hill WMA wildlife_management_area

Quality Deer Management Area; same deer dates are listed for Liberty Hill WMA on the Game Zone 2 and Game Zone 4 WMA pages.

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Draper WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Draper WMA wildlife_management_area

SCDNR lists deer under Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; data cards are required for all hunter access.

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McCalla WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
McCalla WMA - McCalla WMA wildlife_management_area

SCDNR lists deer under Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; Quality Deer Management Area.

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Worth Mountain WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Worth Mountain WMA wildlife_management_area

Worth Mountain WMA: Deer follows Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; statewide WMA limits. Quality Deer Management details remain official-source details.

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Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Crackerneck WMA and Ecological Reserve wildlife_management_area

SCDNR/eRegulations lists Crackerneck WMA primitive-weapons deer Oct. 9-10.

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Forty Acre Rock HP and WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Forty Acre Rock HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

40 Acre Rock HP WMA: Deer follows Game Zone 2 WMA seasons; statewide WMA limits.

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Indian Creek Quail Focal Area - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Indian Creek Quail Focal Area wildlife_management_area

Indian Creek Quail Focal Area: Deer primitive-weapons row; statewide WMA limits. Quail, woodcock and rabbit check-station rules remain official-source details.

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Santee Cooper WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
Santee Cooper WMA wildlife_management_area

Santee Cooper WMA: Deer primitive-weapons season; statewide WMA limits. Quality Deer Management, campground, stand and data-card rules remain official-source details.

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Little Pee Dee HP and WMA - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026
Little Pee Dee HP and WMA wildlife_management_area

Little Pee Dee Heritage Preserve River Complex: Deer primitive-weapons season; statewide WMA limits. Official SCDNR/eRegulations WMA details remain controlling.

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Sumter National Forest Andrew Pickens - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Sumter National Forest - Andrew Pickens Ranger District wildlife_management_area

U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest), Oconee County: Deer primitive weapons Oct. 1-10; statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged.

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Sumter National Forest Game Zone 2 - deer primitive weapons Deer General hunters WMA/public land
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest) - Game Zone 2 wildlife_management_area

U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest), Game Zone 2 counties: Deer primitive weapons Oct. 1-10; statewide WMA limits; all deer must be tagged.

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Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 8 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Game Zone 1 — youth day, September Antlered Deer Only Youth hunters Private land
Sep 26, 2026
Game Zone 1 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Game Zone 1 — youth day, January Either-sex Deer Youth hunters Private land
Jan 2, 2027
Game Zone 1 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Game Zone 2 — youth day, September Antlered Deer Only Youth hunters Private land
Sep 12, 2026
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Game Zone 2 — youth day, January Either-sex Deer Youth hunters Private land
Jan 2, 2027
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Game Zone 3 — youth day, August Antlered Deer Only Youth hunters Private land
Aug 8, 2026
Game Zone 3 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Game Zone 3 — youth day, January Either-sex Deer Youth hunters Private land
Jan 2, 2027
Game Zone 3 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Game Zone 4 — youth day, August Antlered Deer Only Youth hunters Private land
Aug 8, 2026
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Game Zone 4 — youth day, January Either-sex Deer Youth hunters Private land
Jan 2, 2027
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Game Zone 3 — early buck-only period Buck Only General hunters Private land
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026
Game Zone 3 game_zone

Private lands only; official table combines archery/gun season, with early buck-only limitation.

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Game Zone 3 — main archery/gun season Deer under Game Zone 3 Rules General hunters Private land
Sep 15, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Game Zone 3 game_zone

Private lands only.

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Plan the rest of the trip

Outfitters and gear stops in South Carolina

Find local help and a practical place to gear up before your South Carolina hunt.

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Hunting in South Carolina

How to plan a South Carolina deer hunt

Start by matching your exact hunt date and legal method to the county, unit, zone, hunt code, or special area that controls the trip. The map is for orientation; the linked agency rules remain the legal source.

Field Honest currently organizes 141 South Carolina deer-season records across management zones and units, state hunting areas. Use the trip checker above to narrow the list before comparing local outfitters and physical gear stops.

Methods represented Archery, Firearm, Muzzleloader, Youth, Special opportunities

A method label is only a starting point. Weapon rules and hunt-code restrictions may be narrower.

How the state is organized management zones and units, state hunting areas

Always match the place named on your license or tag to the current legal description.

Primary official source South Carolina Department of Natural Resources / eRegulations, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Field Honest source review: September 6, 2026.

Before you leave home

  • Confirm the exact season window, legal method, and harvest restriction.
  • Verify license, tag, draw, hunt-code, and hunter-eligibility requirements.
  • Check the legal boundary, land access, closures, and landowner permission.
  • Review current reporting, transport, and CWD rules where they apply.