License: resident $14.00 · nonresident $125.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery Only: Zone 2 Early | Sep 15 | Sep 30 | OTC |
| Primitive Weapons: Zones 1 & 2 | Oct 1 | Oct 10 | OTC |
| Archery & Firearm: Zones 1 & 2 | Oct 11 | Jan 15 | OTC |
| Archery & Firearm: Zone 3 | Aug 15 | Jan 1 | OTC |
| Archery Only: Zone 4 Early | Aug 15 | Aug 31 | OTC |
| Archery & Firearm: Zone 4 | Sep 1 | Jan 1 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Gobbler | Apr (verify) | May (verify) | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Still Gun Hunt (Game Zone 1) | Oct 11 | Oct 23 | OTC |
| Dog Drive Hunt | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | OTC |
| Still Hunt (Zones 2 & 4) | Oct (verify) | Oct (verify) | OTC |
American Alligator Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Alligator Season (Lowcountry) | Sep 16 | Oct 15 | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Oct 1 | Mar 1 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Aug 15 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Duck Season | Nov 8 | Jan 18 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Nov 8 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with SC Dept of Natural Resources (SCDNR) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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