Deer Hunting in Colleton County, South Carolina

Colleton County, South Carolina hunters harvested 6,136 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.8 per square mile, 31st in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
6,136 total deer
Antlered2,716
Antlerless3,214
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Density
5.8 deer / sq mi
This county5.8
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#31 of 46
Most harvestLeast harvest
#30 Barnwell County
#31 Colleton County
#32 Marlboro County
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Public Land
6% public — 39,184 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
30,247 ac
77%
National Wildlife Refuge
3,795 ac
10%
Local/Metropark
3,322 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
1,043 ac
3%
Other state
777 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,7163,2146,136

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Colleton 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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