South Carolina Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowSouth Carolina's deer season opens 2026-08-15 and closes 2027-01-01.
Last verified September 25, 2026South Carolina wildlife agency
Zones & dates
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Game Zone 3
Archery & gun
- Opens
- August 15, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- Private lands; WMA dates may differ. Bucks only Aug 15-Sept 14.
- Closed
Game Zone 4
Archery only
- Opens
- August 15, 2026
- Closes
- August 31, 2026
- Bag limit
- Private lands; WMA dates may differ.
- Open now
Game Zone 4
Gun
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- Private lands; WMA dates may differ. Bucks only Sept 1-14.
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Game Zone 2
Archery only
- Opens
- September 15, 2026
- Closes
- September 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- Private lands; WMA dates may differ.
- Opens in 4 days
Game Zone 1
Primitive weapons
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Closes
- October 10, 2026
- Bag limit
- Private lands; WMA dates may differ.
- Opens in 4 days
Game Zone 2
Primitive weapons
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Closes
- October 10, 2026
- Bag limit
- Private lands; WMA dates may differ.
- Opens in 14 days
Game Zone 1
Gun
- Opens
- October 11, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- Private lands; WMA dates may differ.
- Opens in 14 days
Game Zone 2
Gun
- Opens
- October 11, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- Private lands; WMA dates may differ.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
South Carolina's deer season opens 2026-08-15 and closes 2027-01-01.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.