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Deer Hunting in Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County, South Carolina hunters harvested 2,314 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.7 per square mile, 43rd in the state. The county is roughly 25% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,314 total deer
Antlered1,283
Antlerless898
Density
3.7 deer / sq mi
This county3.7
South Carolina avg6.4
Public Land
25% public — 101,289 acres
National Forest
90,490 ac
89%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,644 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
1,949 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
943 ac
1%
Other state
263 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,283 | 898 | 2,314 |
Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov
Harvest figures for Oconee 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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