Deer Hunting in Cherokee County, South Carolina

Cherokee County, South Carolina hunters harvested 2,861 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.3 per square mile, 13th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,861 total deer
Antlered1,394
Antlerless1,188
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Density
7.3 deer / sq mi
This county7.3
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#13 of 46
Most harvestLeast harvest
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Public Land
1% public — 3,096 acres
Other federal
2,481 ac
80%
State Park/Recreation
332 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
259 ac
8%
Other state
24 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3941,1882,861

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Cherokee 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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