South Carolina Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026, 2027
Recorded deer windows for South Carolina, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 4 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
South Carolina Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for South Carolina including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026, 2027.
Recorded Deer Windows at the Assessment Date
SNAPSHOT1 deer season recorded with dates including the assessment date in South Carolina
Oct 11, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual current linked2026–27 LR2 guide printed61/PDF63 GameZone2 private gun Oct11–Jan1; printed60/PDF62 map York in Zone2. Only private non-quota ordinary adult resident legal-antlered rifle-date subset with unrestricted personal antlered tag reviewed, not individual permission. Printed57–58/PDF59–60 active Hunting License/Big Game Permit/correct tag; base three unrestricted antlered tags, optional two additional tags need four points on one antler OR12-inch inside spread, not universal restriction. Antlered definition antlers two inches or more above hairline; two antlered per day/five total all seasons-methods including WMA, not five unrestricted-tag bucks. Tag at kill before transport; report by midnight harvest day. Printed58/PDF60 deer hours sunrise/sunset±1hour; date activity not hourly permission; no deer pursuit with dogs in Zones1/2. Private Sundays allowed, including Oct11; no WMA Sunday/weapon/caliber rules imported. Check lawful rifle/ammunition, local discharge/300-yard residence rule/permission/access/CWD/bait/current corrections. No youth Jan2/primitive Oct1–10/WMA/DQP/nonresident/other county/zone/weapon/antlerless coverage; five history rows/license metadata unverified. Agency index read; agency PDF incomplete timeout/unread, not used for facts; actual linked publisher private table/current LR2 read.
All Deer Seasons
4 seasons for South Carolina deer hunting
Aug 15 - Sep 30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery only in some areas
Oct 11, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual current linked2026–27 LR2 guide printed61/PDF63 GameZone2 private gun Oct11–Jan1; printed60/PDF62 map York in Zone2. Only private non-quota ordinary adult resident legal-antlered rifle-date subset with unrestricted personal antlered tag reviewed, not individual permission. Printed57–58/PDF59–60 active Hunting License/Big Game Permit/correct tag; base three unrestricted antlered tags, optional two additional tags need four points on one antler OR12-inch inside spread, not universal restriction. Antlered definition antlers two inches or more above hairline; two antlered per day/five total all seasons-methods including WMA, not five unrestricted-tag bucks. Tag at kill before transport; report by midnight harvest day. Printed58/PDF60 deer hours sunrise/sunset±1hour; date activity not hourly permission; no deer pursuit with dogs in Zones1/2. Private Sundays allowed, including Oct11; no WMA Sunday/weapon/caliber rules imported. Check lawful rifle/ammunition, local discharge/300-yard residence rule/permission/access/CWD/bait/current corrections. No youth Jan2/primitive Oct1–10/WMA/DQP/nonresident/other county/zone/weapon/antlerless coverage; five history rows/license metadata unverified. Agency index read; agency PDF incomplete timeout/unread, not used for facts; actual linked publisher private table/current LR2 read.
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Gun season - varies by zone
Sep 1-30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Primitive weapons
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Zone-Specific Information
South Carolina has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: York GameZone2 private non-quota adult resident legal-antlered rifle — unrestricted personal tag. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for South Carolina
Only York GameZone2 private non-quota adult resident legal-antlered unrestricted-personal-tag rifle dates Oct11–Jan1 reviewed from actual linked current LR2. Three unrestricted base tags; optional two restricted tags, not five unrestricted bucks or universal four-point rule. Current license/Big Game Permit/tag/two per day/five annual across methods, lawful weapon/ammo/local residence/access/CWD/corrections checks needed. Tag before transport/report midnight; ±1hour sunrise/sunset; no deer pursuit with dogs. Private Sundays allowed, no WMA restrictions imported. YouthJan2/primitive/public/WMA/DQP/nonresident/other counties/zones/methods/antlerless/five history rows/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
South Carolina Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in South Carolina
When is deer season in South Carolina?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-15 to 2025-09-30; 2026-10-11 to 2027-01-01; 2025-10-01 to 2026-01-01; 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in South Carolina?
Recorded archery deer window: Aug 15, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery only in some areas
When is deer rifle/firearms season in South Carolina?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-10-11 to 2027-01-01; 2025-10-01 to 2026-01-01. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does South Carolina have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Sep 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Primitive weapons
Are there different deer hunting zones in South Carolina?
Yes, South Carolina has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: York GameZone2 private non-quota adult resident legal-antlered rifle — unrestricted personal tag. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in South Carolina?
Yes, you need a valid South Carolina hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the South Carolina wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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