Deer Hunting in Darlington County, South Carolina

Darlington County, South Carolina hunters harvested 3,969 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.1 per square mile, 16th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,969 total deer
Antlered1,894
Antlerless1,852
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Density
7.1 deer / sq mi
This county7.1
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#16 of 46
Most harvestLeast harvest
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Public Land
2% public — 5,448 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,148 ac
58%
State Park/Recreation
1,057 ac
19%
Other state
824 ac
15%
Local/Metropark
419 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,8941,8523,969

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Darlington 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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