Deer Hunting in McCormick County, South Carolina

McCormick County, South Carolina hunters harvested 1,659 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 38th in the state. The county is roughly 26% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,659 total deer
Antlered762
Antlerless760
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#38 of 46
Most harvestLeast harvest
#37 Georgetown County
#38 McCormick County
#39 Dillon County
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Public Land
26% public — 59,687 acres
National Forest
52,748 ac
88%
State Park/Recreation
3,056 ac
5%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,409 ac
4%
Other state
1,136 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
338 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257627601,659

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for McCormick 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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