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Deer Hunting in Aiken County, South Carolina
Aiken County, South Carolina hunters harvested 5,734 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 34th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,734 total deer
Antlered2,976
Antlerless2,393
Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
South Carolina avg6.4
Public Land
1% public — 5,180 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,259 ac
44%
State Park/Recreation
1,176 ac
23%
Local/Metropark
1,078 ac
21%
Other state
667 ac
13%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 2,976 | 2,393 | 5,734 |
Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov
Harvest figures for Aiken County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.
Season Dates
South Carolina deer season, 2025-2026
South Carolina deer and turkey season dates are listed on the South Carolina season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the South Carolina wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.
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