South Carolina Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Open nowSouth Carolina's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-31.
Last verified September 25, 2026South Carolina wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
September
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- September 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- Also Nov 21-28, Dec 12-Jan 31, Feb 15-Mar 1.
- Opens in 55 days
Statewide
Segment 1
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- November 28, 2026
- Bag limit
- State youth day Nov 14; federal youth days Feb 6 & 13, 2027.
- Opens in 76 days
Statewide
Segment 2
- Opens
- December 12, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
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 waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-31.
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.