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Is deer season open in South Carolina?
Every South Carolina deer season for 2026-27 from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, open or closed on the day you pick, and when the next one opens.
South Carolina deer seasons 2026-27
South Carolina's Archery & Gun Hunts opens first Aug 15, 2026, and the dates vary by zone.
- Youth Deer Hunt Days · Game Zone 3 · youth hunters onlyAug 8 · Jan 2
- Youth Deer Hunt Days · Game Zone 4 · youth hunters onlyAug 8 · Jan 2
- Archery & Gun Hunts · Game Zone 3Aug 15 to Jan 1, 2027
- Archery Only · Game Zone 4Aug 15 to Aug 31
- Gun Hunts · Game Zone 4Sep 1 to Jan 1, 2027
- Youth Deer Hunt Days · Game Zone 2 · youth hunters onlySep 12 · Jan 2
- Archery Only · Game Zone 2Sep 15 to Sep 30
- Youth Deer Hunt Days · Game Zone 1 · youth hunters onlySep 26 · Jan 2
- Primitive Weapons · Game Zone 1Oct 1 to Oct 10
- Primitive Weapons · Game Zone 2Oct 1 to Oct 10
- Gun Hunts · Game Zone 1Oct 11 to Jan 1, 2027
- Gun Hunts · Game Zone 2Oct 11 to Jan 1, 2027
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Laws and Regulations Guide, August 14, 2026-August 14, 2027 (Deer Seasons on Private Lands), checked November 2026.
Deer season · South Carolina · Today. Yes. A deer season is open today in every South Carolina zone. Pick yours above to see which.
Deer season · South Carolina · Today
Season openYes. A deer season is open today in every South Carolina zone. Pick yours above to see which.
Pick your zone above to see its season calendar.
Pick your zone above to see its 12 zone seasons.
More from South Carolina's rules
"Archery and crossbows allowed during all seasons."
"Tags are valid in Game Zones 2, 3, and 4 beginning Sept. 15 and in Game Zone 1 beginning Oct. 1."
"Sunday hunting allowed on private lands."
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Laws and Regulations Guide, August 14, 2026-August 14, 2027 (Deer Seasons on Private Lands), checked November 2026.
A guide to the dates each state printed for the year, not the regulations. Bag limits, permits, weapon rules and unit closures are in the state's own digest, which is the authority.
- Each state's own dates, quoted
- Your zone and your day
- When the next season opens
Hunting in South Carolina
42 outfitters, guides and lodges listed in South Carolina. Legal shooting hours in South Carolina today.
Common questions
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