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South CarolinaDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for South Carolina.
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Whitetail Deer
Game Zone 1 (Upstate/Mountains)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive Weapons Only Season | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Archery and Firearms Deer Season | Oct 11, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | mixed |
Primitive Weapons Only Season: Zone 1 early primitive weapons-only period before archery/firearms season opens
Archery and Firearms Deer Season: Both archery and firearms legal; season ends Jan 1 statewide Zone 1: 5 deer/season (max 2 antlered); all deer must be reported via SC Game Check by midnight on day of harvest
Game Zone 2 (Midlands/Sandhills)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Archery Only Season | Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | archery | |
| Archery and Firearms Deer Season | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | mixed |
Early Archery Only Season: Archery only during this early period; Zone 2 early bowhunter opener
Archery and Firearms Deer Season: All deer must be reported via SC Game Check by midnight on day of harvest
Game Zone 3 (Lowcountry/Coastal)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery and Firearms Deer Season | Aug 15, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | mixed |
Archery and Firearms Deer Season: One of the earliest deer season openers in the US Zone 3 early August opener; all deer must be reported via SC Game Check by midnight on day of harvest
Game Zone 4 (Pee Dee/Coastal Plain)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery and Firearms Deer Season | Aug 15, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | mixed |
Archery and Firearms Deer Season: Zone 4 early August opener; all deer must be reported via SC Game Check by midnight on day of harvest
Whitetail Deer source: dnr.sc.gov
Turkey
Game Zones 1 and 2
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season | Apr 3, 2027 – May 1, 2027 | any |
Spring Turkey Season: bearded only 3 gobblers/season; 1/day; all turkey must be reported via SC Game Check
Game Zones 3 and 4 (Private Lands)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season | Apr 3, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | any |
Spring Turkey Season: bearded only 3 gobblers/season on private lands; 1/day; WMA limits may differ; all turkey must be reported via SC Game Check
Turkey source: dnr.sc.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the South Carolina state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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