This page of South Carolina hunting seasons is updated annually. While Thepredatorhunter.com focuses on coyotes, fox, and bobcats, it is hoped other game hunters will take up predator hunting as well. We suggest you check out these predator hunting links specific to the state of South Carolina:
Purchase a hunting license in South Carolina here.
Learn the rules for hunting coyotes in South Carolina.
Learn the rules for hunting bobcats in South Carolina.
Learn the rules for hunting fox in South Carolina.
South Carolina deer hunting seasons on WMU’s 2022-2023
| Youth Deer Hunt DayJan. 7 (see Youth & Mobility Impaired Hunts for WMAs) | 2 deer total |
| Deer Primitive Weapons | Oct. 1-10Statewide WMA LimitsAll Deer Must Be TaggedArchery onlyOct. 17-29 |
| Still Gun Hunts | Oct. 11-15, Oct. 31-Dec. 31 |
South Carolina hunting seasons for deer on private lands 2022-2023.
Zone 1
| Primitive Weapons | Oct. 1-10 |
| Guns | Oct. 11- Jan. 1 |
| Youth Day | Sept. 25, Jan. 8 |
Zone 2
| Archery Only | Sept. 15-30 |
| Primitive Weapons | Oct. 1-10 |
| Guns | Oct. 11- Jan. 1 |
| Youth Day | Sept. 11, Jan. 8 |
Zone 3
| Gun | Aug. 15-Jan. 1 |
| Youth Day | Aug. 14 and Jan. 8 |
Zone 4
| Archery Only | Aug. 15-Aug. 31 |
| Gun | Sept. 1- Jan. 1 |
| Youth Day | Aug. 14, Jan. 8 |
In ALL Game Zones:
• Archery and crossbows allowed during all seasons. • Primitive weapons allowed during gun seasons.
In WMA Lands:
Find specific WMA dates in the South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Regulation Guide.
Deer tag information.
Deer tags WILL NOT be available over the counter at point-of-sales vendors (Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods; etc.). They will be available over the counter at SCDNR offices located in Charleston, Clemson, Columbia (Farmers Market), Florence, and York after July 15. Tags may be purchased by phone after June 15 or online at: https://www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html. Tags will be mailed in late July.
Resident hunters who have active licenses/big game permits when deer season begins will automatically receive their base sets of tags in late July. Residents whose licenses/big game permits expire before deer season begins should renew their licenses/big game permits at least 7-10 days prior deer hunting to ensure their deer tags arrive in time via mail.
South Carolina hunting seasons for turkey 2023.
| WMA Lands: Statewide | Apr. 1-29 |
| WMA Lands: Youth Day | Mar. 25, 2023 |
| Private Lands (Zones 1 & 2) | April 1, to May 10 |
| Private Lands (Zones 1 & 2) Youth Weekend | March 26 & 27 |
| Private Lands (Zones 3 & 4) | March 22, to April 30 |
| Private Lands (Zones 3 & 4) Youth Weekend | Mar. 19-20 |
South Carolina hunting season for Bear.
| Still Hunting, Statewide | Oct. 17-23 |
| Party Dog HuntIng, Statewide | Oct. 24-30 |
South Carolina hunting seasons for small game 2022-2023.
| Crow | Nov. 1-Mar. 1 | Nov. 1-Mar. 1 | No Limit |
| Quail | Private lands: Mar. 2-Nov. 20, 2022 (dogs only) Nov. 21-Mar. 1 (guns & dogs) Mar. 2-Nov. 19, 2023 (dogs only) | WMU Lands: Sept. 1-15 (dogs only)Nov. 21-Mar. 1 (guns & dogs) | 12 per day |
| Rabbit | Private lands:Mar. 2-Nov. 23, 2022 (dogs only) Nov. 24-Mar. 1 (guns & dogs) Mar. 2-Nov. 22, 2023 (dogs only) | WMU lands: Sept. 1-15 (dogs only) Nov. 24-Mar. 1 (guns & dogs) | 5 per day |
| Squirrel-gray & fox | Private lands: Mar. 2-Sept. 30, 2022 (dogs only) Oct. 1-Mar. 1 (guns & dogs) Mar. 2-Sept. 30, 2023 (dogs only) | WMU Lands: Sept. 1-15 (dogs only)Oct. 1-Mar. 1 (guns & dogs) | 10 per day |
| Beaver | Year-round | Oct. 1-Mar. 1 | No Limit |
| Other Furbearers (Bobcat, Otter, Mink, Muskrat, Skunk, Weasel) | Private lands: Nov. 24-Mar. 1 | WMU Lands Nov. 24-Mar. 1 | No Limit |
| Grouse | Nov. 24-Mar. 1 | Nov. 24-Mar. 1 | 3 per day |
| Raccoon & Opossum | Private lands: Mar. 16-Sept. 14, 2022 (dogs only) Sept. 15-Mar. 15 (guns & dogs) Mar. 16-Sept. 14, 2023 (dogs only) | WMU Lands: Mar. 16-Sept. 14, 2022 (dogs only) Sept. 15-Mar. 15 (guns & dogs) Mar. 16-Sept. 14, 2023 (dogs only) | 3 per party, per dayNo limit for opo |