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2026-2027

South Carolina Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

South Carolina is modeled for private lands by Game Zone, with public-land/WMA seasons left separate.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources / eRegulations 18 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Game Zone 3 — main archery/gun season Special
Game Zone 3 Deer under Game Zone 3 Rules
Game Zone 4 — archery only Archery
Game Zone 4 Deer under Game Zone 4 Archery Rules
Game Zone 4 — gun main season Firearm
Game Zone 4 Deer under Game Zone 4 Rules

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Game Zone 2 — archery Deer General hunters
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 4 — archery only Deer under Game Zone 4 Archery Rules General hunters
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 4 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Game Zone 1 — gun hunts Deer General hunters
Game Zone 1 game_zone

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

Official source
Game Zone 2 — gun hunts Deer General hunters
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 4 — gun early buck-only period Buck Only General hunters
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 4 — gun main season Deer under Game Zone 4 Rules General hunters
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Game Zone 1 — primitive weapons Deer General hunters
Game Zone 1 game_zone

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

Official source
Game Zone 2 — primitive weapons Deer General hunters
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source

Youth

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

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 1 — youth day, January Either-sex Deer Youth
Game Zone 1 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 2 — youth day, September Antlered Deer Only Youth
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 2 — youth day, January Either-sex Deer Youth
Game Zone 2 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 3 — youth day, August Antlered Deer Only Youth
Game Zone 3 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 3 — youth day, January Either-sex Deer Youth
Game Zone 3 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 4 — youth day, August Antlered Deer Only Youth
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source
Game Zone 4 — youth day, January Either-sex Deer Youth
Game Zone 4 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source

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
Game Zone 3 game_zone

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

Official source
Game Zone 3 — main archery/gun season Deer under Game Zone 3 Rules General hunters
Game Zone 3 game_zone

Private lands only.

Official source