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Deer Hunting in Union County, South Carolina
Union County, South Carolina hunters harvested 3,929 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.6 per square mile, 11th in the state. The county is roughly 20% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,929 total deer
Antlered1,858
Antlerless1,723
Density
7.6 deer / sq mi
This county7.6
South Carolina avg6.4
Public Land
20% public — 65,204 acres
National Forest
64,234 ac
99%
State Park/Recreation
341 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
257 ac
0%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
195 ac
0%
Other state
177 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,858 | 1,723 | 3,929 |
Harvest source: dnr.sc.gov
Harvest figures for Union 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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