Deer Hunting in Charleston County, South Carolina

Charleston County, South Carolina hunters harvested 2,905 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,905 total deer
Antlered1,431
Antlerless1,322
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#45 of 46
Most harvestLeast harvest
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Public Land
34% public — 198,955 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
84,827 ac
43%
National Forest
72,775 ac
37%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
24,549 ac
12%
Local/Metropark
11,518 ac
6%
Other state
4,541 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
491 ac
0%
Other federal
254 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4311,3222,905

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Charleston 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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