South Carolina · 2026–27 Edition
South Carolina Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in South Carolina, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
South Carolina Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
South Carolina Deer season dates →South Carolina Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
South Carolina Dove season dates →South Carolina Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
South Carolina Duck season dates →South Carolina Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
South Carolina Turkey season dates →South Carolina Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
South Carolina Bear season dates →South Carolina Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
South Carolina Squirrel season dates →South Carolina Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
South Carolina Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A South Carolina hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits South Carolina Department of Natural Resources requires beyond a hunting license.