The 2016 deer season in South Carolina is October 1-November 30 for most counties. Some counties have specific seasons set by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) based on the local deer population and habitat. Archery season is statewide September 10-October 31.
The bag limit for deer is two per day statewide. Antlerless deer may be taken in any county during archery and gun seasons. Only antlered deer may be taken during the first 10 days of gun season in all counties. From the 11th day of gun season through the end of the season only antlerless deer may be taken in some counties while both antlered and antlerless deer may be taken in other counties.
Be sure to check the DNR website for specific regulations in the county where you will be hunting.
The best way to learn about deer hunting in South Carolina is to attend a Hunter Education Course. These classes are offered by DNR and the S.C. Hunter Education Association. The courses teach Hunter Responsibility Safety Ethics and Knowledge (H.R.S.E.K.).
When does deer season start in SC 2016?
Answer 1: October 1st
When does deer season end in SC 2016?
Answer 2: January 1st
How many deer may a hunter harvest in SC 2016?
Answer 3: A hunter may harvest a maximum of four deer in SC 2016.
Which days of the week are hunters allowed to hunt deer in SC 2016?
Answer 4: Hunters are allowed to hunt deer on any day of the week except Sundays.
What are the specific hours that deer may be hunted in SC 2016?
Answer 5: Deer may be hunted between one half-hour before sunrise and one half-hour after sunset.
Is it legal to bait deer in SC 2016?
Answer 6: No it is not legal to bait deer in SC 2016.
What type of weapon may be used to hunt deer in SC 2016?
Answer 7: Only firearms bows and crossbows may be used to hunt deer in SC 2016.
What is the minimum age requirement to hunt deer in SC 2016?
Answer 8: The minimum age requirement to hunt deer in SC 2016 is 16 years old.
What is the minimum age requirement to get a hunting license in SC 2016?
Answer 9: The minimum age requirement to get a hunting license in SC 2016 is 15 years old.
Does a person need a hunting license to hunt deer on their own land in SC 2016?
Answer 10: No a person does not need a hunting license to hunt deer on their own land in SC 2016.
How many acres of land must a person own in SC 2016 in order to be exempt from getting a hunting license?
Answer 11: A person must own at least 50 acres of land in SC 2016 in order to be exempt from getting a hunting license.
What are the consequences for hunting deer out of season in SC 2016?
Answer 12: The consequences for hunting deer out of season in SC 2016 are a fine of up to $200 and/or imprisonment of up to 30 days.
What are the consequences for hunting deer without a license in SC 2016?
Answer 13: The consequences for hunting deer without a license in SC 2016 are a fine of up to $200 and/or imprisonment of up to 30 days.
What are the consequences for exceeding the limit of deer that may be harvested in SC 2016?
Answer 14: The consequences for exceeding the limit of deer that may be harvested in SC 2016 are a fine of up to $200 and/or imprisonment of up to 30 days.
What are the consequences for baiting deer in SC 2016?
Answer 15: The consequences for baiting deer in SC 2016 are a fine of up to $200 and/or imprisonment of up to 30 days.
