SC Hunting Seasons

South Carolina hunting season dates for 2024-2025. Plan your hunt with our comprehensive guide.

Important: These dates are for reference only. Always verify with SCDNR official regulations before hunting.

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Whitetail Deer

Archery(All Zones)
Sep 15 - Oct 10
Muzzleloader(All Zones)
Oct 1 - Oct 10
Gun - Antlered(All Zones)
Oct 11 - Jan 1
Gun - Antlerless(Game Zones 1-4)
Oct 11 - Jan 1
Bag limits vary by zone. Check SCDNR regulations for specific limits.
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Wild Turkey

Spring Gobbler(All Zones)
Apr 1 - May 1
Youth Spring(All Zones)
Mar 25 - Mar 31
Daily bag limit: 2 gobblers. Season limit: 5 gobblers.
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Waterfowl

Duck - Early(All Zones)
Nov 18 - Nov 26
Duck - Regular(All Zones)
Dec 9 - Jan 28
Goose(All Zones)
Nov 18 - Feb 15
Federal duck stamp required. Steel shot mandatory.
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Dove

First Season(All Zones)
Sep 2 - Sep 25
Second Season(All Zones)
Nov 18 - Nov 25
Third Season(All Zones)
Dec 16 - Jan 15
Daily bag limit: 15. Shooting hours: 12:00 noon to sunset for first 3 days.
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Wild Hog

Year Round(All Zones)
Jan 1 - Dec 31
No bag limit. May be hunted at night on private land with landowner permission.
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Small Game

Squirrel(All Zones)
Oct 1 - Mar 1
Rabbit(All Zones)
Nov 25 - Mar 1
Quail(All Zones)
Nov 18 - Mar 1
Bag limits vary. Check SCDNR regulations.

License Requirements

All hunters must have valid SC hunting licenses and applicable permits.

Hunting License

Required for all hunters 16 and older

Big Game Permit

Required for deer, turkey, and bear

Federal Duck Stamp

Required for migratory waterfowl

Hunter Education

Required for first-time hunters

Purchase License at SCDNR

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