Deer Hunting in Chesterfield County, South Carolina

Chesterfield County, South Carolina hunters harvested 4,479 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.6 per square mile, 33rd in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,479 total deer
Antlered2,356
Antlerless1,779
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Density
5.6 deer / sq mi
This county5.6
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#33 of 46
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Public Land
29% public — 148,635 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
93,138 ac
63%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
43,044 ac
29%
State Park/Recreation
12,022 ac
8%
Local/Metropark
234 ac
0%
Other state
197 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,3561,7794,479

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Chesterfield 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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