South Carolina Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of South Carolina. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to South Carolina state resources.

South Carolina Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season (Statewide)

  • August 15 – October 10, 2025 (bucks only until October 1 in many zones)

Youth Deer Day

  • September 20–21, 2025

General Season (Gun & Archery – Zone 1, 2, 3)

  • Zone 1 (Upstate): October 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
  • Zone 2 (Midlands): September 15, 2025 – January 1, 2026
  • Zone 3 (Coastal): August 15, 2025 – January 1, 2026

Primitive Weapons Season

  • January 1–24, 2026 (all zones; archery and muzzleloader only)

South Carolina Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Youth Turkey Season

  • March 21–22, 2026

General Spring Turkey

  • April 1 – May 1, 2026 (statewide; gobblers only)

South Carolina Waterfowl 2025-2026

Duck (Coastal Zone)

  • November 8 – November 30, 2025; December 13, 2025 – January 25, 2026

Duck (Inland Zone)

  • November 22 – November 30, 2025; December 13, 2025 – January 25, 2026

For zone maps and complete regulations, visit the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

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Interactive South Carolina Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of South Carolina Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated South Carolina state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

South Carolina Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on South Carolina Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the South Carolina DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

South Carolina DNR

P. O. Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202-0167

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