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Deer Hunting in Laurens County, South Carolina
Laurens County, South Carolina hunters harvested 5,891 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.3 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,891 total deer
Antlered2,834
Antlerless2,674
Density
8.3 deer / sq mi
This county8.3
South Carolina avg6.4
Public Land
6% public — 25,347 acres
National Forest
21,764 ac
86%
Local/Metropark
1,687 ac
7%
Other state
1,265 ac
5%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
631 ac
2%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 2,834 | 2,674 | 5,891 |
Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov
Harvest figures for Laurens 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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