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Deer Hunting in Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County, South Carolina hunters harvested 4,089 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.0 per square mile, 17th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,089 total deer
Antlered1,992
Antlerless1,747
Density
7.0 deer / sq mi
This county7.0
South Carolina avg6.4
Public Land
4% public — 15,309 acres
National Forest
12,686 ac
83%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,317 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
834 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
314 ac
2%
Other state
158 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,992 | 1,747 | 4,089 |
Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov
Harvest figures for Chester 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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