Deer Hunting in Pickens County, South Carolina

Pickens County, South Carolina hunters harvested 3,147 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.3 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 15% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,147 total deer
Antlered1,585
Antlerless1,322
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Density
6.3 deer / sq mi
This county6.3
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#25 of 46
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Public Land
15% public — 47,374 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
35,098 ac
74%
State Park/Recreation
11,700 ac
25%
Local/Metropark
510 ac
1%
Other state
66 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5851,3223,147

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Pickens 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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