Deer Hunting in Richland County, South Carolina

Richland County, South Carolina hunters harvested 2,884 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 41st in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,884 total deer
Antlered1,462
Antlerless1,224
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
South Carolina avg6.4
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County Rank
#41 of 46
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Public Land
7% public — 32,408 acres
National Park/Monument
26,418 ac
82%
State Park/Recreation
3,544 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
1,708 ac
5%
Other state
738 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4621,2242,884

Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov

Harvest figures for Richland 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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