Deer Hunting in Berkeley County, South Carolina

Berkeley County, South Carolina hunters harvested 5,557 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,557 total deer
Antlered2,597
Antlerless2,668
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#36 of 46
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Public Land
34% public — 241,000 acres
National Forest
212,128 ac
88%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
27,693 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
934 ac
0%
Other state
183 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
62 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,5972,6685,557

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Berkeley 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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