After reporting the deer online or at a check station, he or she may return to deer hunting that same day.) Archery season was Aug. 15-31 in South Carolina’s Game Zone 4 and area deer processors saw an increase in kills. Zone 4 (Clarke, Clay, Covington, Monroe, Randolph and Talladega counties) has both a fall and spring season. Firearms must be unloaded and cased and not readily accessible when not in legal use. Feral hogs and coyotes may be taken during all hunts. For big game hunting, access is restricted from two hours before sunrise to two hours after official sunset. Individual tags are not valid on properties enrolled for anterless deer in the Deer Quota Program. No hunting within the boundary of the H. Cooper Black, Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area during scheduled field trials. South Carolina offers some excellent fishing and hunting opportunities but rather limited access to enjoy them. (50-11-320). Public waterfowl hunting without a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) permit will be allowed on all land and water below 76.8’ following current regulations governing waterfowl hunting on Lake Marion. Horseback riding is prohibited during all big game hunts, including turkey. For all WMAs combined in Game Zone 2-4, a maximum of 5 individual antlerless deer tags may be used. Archery: Sept. 26-Nov. 30, 2020 Muzzleloader: Oct. 17-25, 2020 Special Youth Modern Gun Bear Hunt: Nov. 7-8, 2020 (does not include WMAs requiring a deer permit to harvest a bear): Modern Gun: Nov. 14-30, 2020 (Zone 1 closes earlier if quota is reached) Statewide Bag Limit. Changes in deer bait regulations are in effect for the 2019-20 deer season and apply not only to hunting, but also scouting wildlife within the Palmetto State. No quail hunting allowed on H. Cooper Black, Jr. Memorial Field Trial Area. Season and limits published in the, Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve WMA Horry County, Wee Tee WMA Williamsburg & Georgetown Counties, Clarendon, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Kershaw, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter and Williamsburg counties. Waterfowl hunting at or above 76.8′ elevation requires a WMA permit. Hickory Top Greentree Res. Once those deer are reported, the hunter may resume deer hunting on the same day. For all WMAs combined in Game Zone 2-4, a maximum of 5 individual antlerless deer tags may be used. Antlerless limit: 2 per day. TO AMEND SECTION 50 11 310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATES FOR OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 4. Individual antlerless deer tags are valid on WMA lands in Game Zone 4 starting September 15. Tag must remain attached until the deer/carcass is quartered or received by a processor. or less. If the quota is met prior to Oct. 30, the season will close 24 hours following season closure notice. Game Zone 4 quota is 30 bears. Completed data cards must be returned daily upon leaving the WMA. Self Deer Check at Battens, Tuomey Kiosk and Manchester SF Headquarters. No hog … Bears – Harvested bears must be tagged at the point of kill and reported by midnight of day of harvest. Public hunting is available for deer, feral hogs, turkey, raccoon, waterfowl and other small game as published in the Department's annual Rules & Regulations for hunting and fishing. is closed to public access from Nov. 1-Mar. The area is open during daylight hours year-round. See, Nov. 23, 26, Dec. 2, 5, 16, 19, Jan. 9, 13. All antlerless deer must be tagged with an individual antlerless deer tag. Data cards required for hunter access. 1 except for scheduled waterfowl hunts. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) - South Carolina deer hunters should start seeing deer tags for the 2019 season in their mailboxes soon, and there are … Additionally, Additional small game season restrictions may apply to specific WMAs. Game Zone 4 quota is 30 bears. Seasons and limits published in the, Sand Hills State Forest WMA Chesterfield County, Dove hunts on designated days only. Deer hunters must sign in and out daily and record harvest at the kiosk. No hog hunting with dogs except during special hog hunts with dogs. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: SECTION 1. 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Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1 side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. Tag must remain attached until the deer/carcass is quartered or received by a processor. Little Pee Dee Heritage Preserve (HP) River Complex Horry & Marion Counties – Includes Little Pee Dee River HP, Tilghman HP, Dargan HP and Ward HP, also Upper Gunters Island and Huggins tracts in Horry County which are part of Dargan HP. However, gray areas in the law regarding deer baiting in Game Zones 1 & 2 had left the Department of Natural Resources essentially unable to enforce the law as it pertained to these zones. Subscribe today for $2.29 / week. Waterfowl hunters crossing WMA lands to hunt areas below 76.8′ lake elevation must have their guns unloaded and cased. Dog hunt clubs by drawing only. All hunters are reminded that the Palmetto Trail may be in use by nonhunters. WMA permit required. Small game (except quail) Jan. 2 – Feb. 29 except no small game hunting during scheduled quail hunts. Dec. 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 8, Dove hunts on designated days only. For all WMAs combined in Game Zone 2-4, a maximum of 5 individual antlerless deer tags may be used. TO AMEND SECTION 50 11 310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE FOUR. Hunters are responsible for monitoring season status. The deer hunting regulations specific to Zone D-4 (archery and general season) and any additional hunts are listed at the end of this sheet. South Carolina is divided into four game zones by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: SECTION 1. For big game hunting, access is restricted from two hours before sunrise to two hours after official sunset. Let us know how hunting is in your neck of the … Waterfowl hunting at or above 76.8′ elevation requires a WMA permit. Inquire at Forest Headquarters about scheduled events or call 843-378-1555. Individual tags do not alter the daily (2 per day) or seasonal limit or change the type of weapon that can be used during special … Fish and Wildlife Service. or less. Quail hunters must pick up and return data cards at kiosk. Processors see below. Turkey hunting is restricted to Thursday through Saturday on the WMA during the WMA Spring Turkey Season April 1 - May 5 as prescribed by SCDNR. Longleaf Pine Heritage Preserve WMA Lee County, Lynchburg Savanna Heritage Preserve WMA Lee County, Small game only — no deer or turkey hunting, Manchester State Forest (MSF) WMA Sumter County, Oct. 5-10, 12-17, 20-23, 27-30, Nov. 3-6, 10-14, 17-20, 23-28, Dec. 1-4, 7-12, 14-18, 21-26, Sat. Changes in deer bait regulations are in effect for the 2019-20 deer season and apply not only to hunting, but also scouting wildlife within the Palmetto State. Forum Actions: Forum Statistics: ... Game Zone 2 - 2017 Season -... by . Statewide WMA limit for deer is two deer per day, 5 deer total, no more than two bucks, unless otherwise specified. Individual antlerless deer tags are valid on WMA lands in Game Zone 4 starting September 16. A SCDNR Game Zone map has been provided in the Adobe PDF file format. Bears – Harvested bears must be tagged at the point of kill and reported by midnight of day of harvest. SC Forestry Commission will handle drawing 803-494-8196. Completed data cards must be returned daily upon leaving Oak Lea WMA. In the rest of the state, the hunting season opens by Sept. 15. Parties of 8-10. All visitors must sign in and out at the kiosk. One bear, either sex, by any method. SC Forestry Commission will handle drawing 803-494-8196. 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Clarendon, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Kershaw, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter and Williamsburg counties; All deer must be tagged with a valid deer tag as prescribed by the department before the animal is moved from the … No deer hunting or shooting from, on, or across any road open to vehicle traffic. ZONE 1: ZONE 2: ZONE 3: ZONE 4: ZONE 5: Lbs ACRE: lbs 1000 S.F. afternoons only during 1st season in designated fields only. TO AMEND SECTION 50 11 310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE FOUR. Antlerless deer limit is two deer per day, unless otherwise specified. South Carolina's deer season opens Aug. 15 on private lands in the Lowcountry. Use of tags does not change the type of weapon allowed during specific seasons. (50-11-320). Parties may hunt for 4 days (Wed.-Sat.). 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