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Deer Hunting in Sumter County, South Carolina
Sumter County, South Carolina hunters harvested 4,808 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.2 per square mile, 14th in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,808 total deer
Antlered2,323
Antlerless2,285
Density
7.2 deer / sq mi
This county7.2
South Carolina avg6.4
Public Land
12% public — 52,490 acres
Other state
21,837 ac
42%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
18,087 ac
34%
State Park/Recreation
11,817 ac
23%
Local/Metropark
749 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 2,323 | 2,285 | 4,808 |
Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov
Harvest figures for Sumter 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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