Deer Hunting in Fairfield County, South Carolina

Fairfield County, South Carolina hunters harvested 4,197 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.1 per square mile, 28th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,197 total deer
Antlered2,215
Antlerless1,703
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Density
6.1 deer / sq mi
This county6.1
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#28 of 46
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Public Land
3% public — 11,549 acres
National Forest
11,038 ac
96%
State Park/Recreation
296 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
118 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
97 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,2151,7034,197

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Fairfield 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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