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Deer Hunting in Saluda County, South Carolina
Saluda County, South Carolina hunters harvested 3,032 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.7 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,032 total deer
Antlered1,405
Antlerless1,508
Density
6.7 deer / sq mi
This county6.7
South Carolina avg6.4
Public Land
2% public — 4,505 acres
National Forest
4,456 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
49 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,405 | 1,508 | 3,032 |
Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov
Harvest figures for Saluda 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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