South Carolina deer season 2026-27 Open
Deer season in South Carolina is open now, last season closes Jan 1, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Only, Private land | Game Zone 2 | Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Primitive Weapons, Private land | Game Zone 1 | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Primitive Weapons, Private land | Game Zone 2 | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Gun Hunts, Private land | Game Zone 1 | Oct 11, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Open open, closes in 48 days |
| Gun Hunts, Private land | Game Zone 2 | Oct 11, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Open open, closes in 48 days |
| Gun Hunts, Private land | Game Zone 4 | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Open open, closes in 48 days |
| Archery & Gun Hunts, Private land | Game Zone 3 | Aug 15, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Open open, closes in 48 days |
Deer hunting in South Carolina runs from Aug 15, 2026 (Archery & Gun Hunts, Private land, Game Zone 3) to Jan 1, 2027 (Gun Hunts, Private land) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Jan 1, 2027.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Game Zone 1, Game Zone 2, Game Zone 3 and Game Zone 4); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, SCDNR 2026-2027 Hunting and Fishing Guide (page). Read today.