Deer Hunting in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Beaufort County, South Carolina hunters harvested 1,640 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 46th in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,640 total deer
Antlered752
Antlerless823
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Density
2.8 deer / sq mi
This county2.8
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#46 of 46
Most harvestLeast harvest
#45 Charleston County
#46 Beaufort County
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Public Land
10% public — 36,929 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
17,998 ac
49%
National Wildlife Refuge
8,089 ac
22%
Other state
6,418 ac
17%
Local/Metropark
3,070 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
1,354 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257528231,640

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Beaufort 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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