Deer Hunting in Lee County, South Carolina

Lee County, South Carolina hunters harvested 3,109 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.6 per square mile, 12th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,109 total deer
Antlered1,353
Antlerless1,635
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Density
7.6 deer / sq mi
This county7.6
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#12 of 46
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Public Land
2% public — 3,838 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,591 ac
68%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,134 ac
30%
Local/Metropark
113 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3531,6353,109

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Lee 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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