sc wma hunting regulations

Persons hunting on their own lands are required to have all applicable licenses, permits, stamps or tags in their possession. WMA seasons and limits. Tag must remain attached until the deer/carcass is quartered or received by a processor. Antlerless deer limit is two deer per day, unless otherwise specified. 20 acres. Unless specially designated by the SCDNR as a Waterfowl or Dove Management Area, all WMAs and Hunt Units are open during the regular season including September seasons for hunting and taking of migratory birds except where restricted to special small game seasons and within migratory bird framework. Field on left (335622.69 -792945.37) 60 acres. Processors see. Alligator must be four (4) feet or greater in length. Self Deer Check at Battens, Tuomey Kiosk and Manchester SF Headquarters. Is everything a WMA or Private lands? Turn left on Truex and go 1.2 mi. north of Parksville on Hwy 28. No trailered boats, no electric or gas motors allowed. Once you become compliant with DSS you will be required to purchase a new license at the current price. A hunting license and a WMA permit are required and hunters are required to wear a hat, coat or vest of solid international orange color while hunting. On WMA lands, weapons used to hunt hogs are limited to the weapons that are allowed for the current open season on each WMA. 3.1 On WMA lands hunters may use any shotgun, rifle, bow and arrow, crossbow or hand gun except specific weapons may be prohibited on certain hunts. Game Zone 4 WMAs Only, 295 S. Evander Drive, Florence, SC, 843-661-4766, 420 Dirleton Road, Georgetown, SC, 843-546-8119, 2762 Wildlife Lane West Columbia, SC, 803-755-1822, 217 Ft. Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412, 843-953-9307, Jan. 7 (see Youth & Mobility Impaired Hunts for WMAs). During hog hunts with dogs, no still or stalk hunting is allowed and only handguns are permitted. A person licensed by another state as a resident for any purpose is not eligible to apply for, obtain, or hold any South Carolina resident license, permit or tag. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources - Rembert C. Dennis Building Feral Hog, Coyote & Armadillo Regulations, General Migratory Bird Seasons, Shooting Hours, & Bag Limits, Hog Hunting Seasons for WMAs & Heritage Preserves, Hunters are limited to 50 shells per hunt, Dove hunting on all public fields is Afternoon Only. No entry onto fields before noon, No shooting after 6:00 p.m. during the first segment of the season (Sept. 3 Oct. 8), 1st season Saturdays Only Beginning Sept. 3. becomes Plantersville Rd. Each zone has its own set of regulations governing things like harvest methods and bag limits. Refer to chart on Small Game Seasons. For all WMAs combined a maximum of five (5) individual antlerless deer tags may be used in all Game Zones, except only three individual antlerless deer tags may be used in Game Zone 1. Take SC 763 (Wedgefield Rd) 4 mi. Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests - Hunting - US Forest Service Sat. All terrain vehicles are not allowed on any Heritage Preserve Reg. Go 0.8 mile, field on the right. 2.13 Taking or destroying timber, other forest products or cutting firewood on WMA lands without written permission from the landowner or his agents is prohibited. WMA Public Dove Fields. Through the cooperative effort of private landowners, the U. S. Forest Service and the SCDNR, Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are provided for the enjoyment of all wildlife enthusiasts. 10.14 Designated Dove Management Areas include all dove management areas as published by the Department in the annual listing of WMA public dove fields and are subject to regulations filed annually. Youth are required to have tags for deer, bear and turkey except on designated youth days. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources - Rembert C. Dennis Building SCDNR accepts hunter education certifications issued by other states in the United States and Canadian provinces. (Sec Hwy 359). 15 acres. Flintstone, percussion cap, shotgun primer, disk, electronic, firestick, etc.). For all WMAs combined in Game Zones 2-4, a maximum of 5 individual antlerless deer tags may be used. From intersection of SC 11 and Roy Jones Rd, go 2.2 miles west on Roy Jones Hwy, turn right on Granny Gear Rd. Turn right on Vanboklen Rd. Statewide WMA limit for deer is two deer per day, 5 deer total, no more than two bucks, unless otherwise specified. Field is 0.3 miles from entrance. The Department may permit deer hunting with dogs on WMA lands not located in Game Zones 1 & 2. No quail hunting allowed on H. Cooper Black, Jr. Memorial Field Trial Area. 5.2 Dogs may be trained for squirrel, quail and rabbit hunting from Sept. 1 through Sept. 14 (no guns), except on designated Public Bird Dog Training Areas where bird dog training is allowed from September 15 to March 15 (Sundays excluded). Mar. Feral Hog, Coyote & Armadillo Regulations, General Migratory Bird Seasons, Shooting Hours, & Bag Limits, Hog Hunting Seasons for WMAs & Heritage Preserves. All deer stands and temporary climbing devices must be labeled with the SCDNR customer ID number of the person responsible for the stand or climbing device in a conspicuous location using an identification tag, etching or permanent marker. Completed data cards must be returned daily upon leaving the WMA. 2.4 No person may hunt or take wildlife on WMA land unless an individual is in possession of a valid South Carolina license; a valid WMA permit; and other applicable federal or state permits, stamps, or licenses. 11.1 Taking of any amphibian or reptile, except the bullfrog, is prohibited on any Department owned Wildlife Management Areas without written permission of the Department. Field is 0.5 mile ahead. webmaster@dnr.sc.gov, Report The hunting seasons for these unnamed properties are set by Game Zone with all the other WMA tracts within a particular Game Zone having the same seasons. WMA bag limits. All persons using WMA lands are reminded that only US Forest Service lands and those areas marked by WMA signs are open to the public. 1.5 miles W, 45 acres. Specific WMAs are generally larger tracts of land, many owned and managed by SCDNR and have special seasons. Permits are required to hunt big game, migratory birds, migratory waterfowl and hunt on WMA lands. Hunting on Category II Designated Waterfowl Areas is in accordance with scheduled dates and times. Hog Hunting Seasons for WMAs & Heritage Preserves. SCDNR - Game Zone 4 - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Management Areas. is closed to public access from Nov. 1-Mar. Drive east on Hwy 378 1.7 miles. From I-26 North on Hwy 121 towards Whitmire 9.2 mi. 15 acres. 13-18Refer to Reg. All visitors must sign in and out at kiosks. A man drive is defined as an organized hunting technique involving two (2) or more individuals whereby an attempt is made to drive game animals from cover or habitat for the purpose of shooting, killing, or moving such animals toward other hunters. Do you need a Hunting + Big Game + Wma pass? A hunter education card alone is not a valid hunting license. 5.3 On WMA lands, dogs may be used for hunting foxes, raccoons, bobcats or opossums only between thirty (30) minutes after official sunset and thirty (30) minutes before official sunrise. All State and Federal migratory bird laws and regulations apply. 3.3 On WMA lands, big game hunters are not allowed to use armor-piercing, tracer, incendiary, or full metal bullets or .22 or smaller rimfire. Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve WMA Horry County. Abbeville, Anderson, Chester, Cherokee, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenwood, Lancaster, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union, York counties & those portions of the counties of Greenville, Oconee & Pickens south of the Game Zone 1 line. South Carolina: Committee Passes Sunday Hunting for Wildlife Management 10.19 - Donnelley WMA Category II Waterfowl Area is open Wednesday AM only during the Nov. through Jan. regular waterfowl season. Please consider the other hunters as well as the landowners whose cooperation makes these fields possible. No hunting within the boundary of the H. Cooper Black, Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area during scheduled field trials. Refer to chart on Small Game Seasons. No fishing is allowed during scheduled waterfowl hunts. So, what does that all mean for you? Hogs may not be hunted at night. Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202, 803-734-3886. Other WMA lands occur as scattered tracts, often leased from private landowners and the forest industry. Closed to all public access Nov. 1 - Mar. For more information or to enroll in the Property Watch Program contact 803-734-4002. Active duty or military personnel who are residents of SC stationed outside of the state and home on leave, may upon presentation of their earnings and leave statement (which must declare SC as their home state), be allowed to fish and hunt throughout the state without purchasing a hunting, freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing license. Bears Harvested bears must be tagged at the point of kill and reported by midnight of the day of harvest. 2.1 Except as provided in these regulations, no person may hunt or take wildlife on areas designated by SCDNR as Wildlife Management Area (WMA) lands. Go 0.3 miles and turn left into Shooting Tree Entrance of Jocassee Gorges on Cane Creek Rd. Dove Hunting Only. All deer must be tagged with a valid deer tag as prescribed by the department before the animal is moved from the point of kill. South Carolina All hunters must enter and leave this area at the designated public landing on secondary road 260. Small Game (including raccoon and opossum), Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve WMA Horry County, Small Game (includes raccoon and opossum). A point is any projection at least one inch long and longer than wide at some location at least one inch from the tip of the projection. Data/use cards are required for hunters. The following fields are open on a first-come basis. 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201 No shooting from roads or dikes. Duplicate licenses are issued upon affidavit from the licensee that the original license was lost or destroyed and payment of a $3.00 fee. Weapon(s) used to hunt armadillos and coyotes are limited to the weapon(s) that are allowed for the current open season on WMA. If a child engages in the taking of game or fish for commercial purposes or possesses any nongame fishing devices, all licensing requirements apply. SCDNR - Managed Lands - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources No airboats are allowed in the WMA during Nov. 15 - Jan. 31. Wildlife Management Areas - South Carolina Hunting | eRegulations Feral Hog, Coyote & Armadillo Regulations, General Migratory Bird Seasons, Shooting Hours, & Bag Limits, Hog Hunting Seasons for WMAs & Heritage Preserves. South Carolina to Truex Rd. FOIA | Privacy Policy | Report - Heritage Preserves are properties acquired by the SCDNR for the primary purpose of protecting habitat for rare and endangered species. Antlerless deer limit is two deer per day, unless otherwise specified. Other Small Game (including raccoon and opossum). Neither the landowners nor the State of South Carolina nor SCDNR accepts any responsibility for acts, omissions, activities or conditions on these lands which cause or may cause personal injury or property damage. 2.6 On all WMA lands, baiting or hunting over a baited area is prohibited. 4-17 - Manchester State Forest. Located west of Garnett. On Special Hog Still Gun Hunts, weapons may include archery, crossbows, centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles, centerfire handguns and shotguns with slugs only except as specified for certain WMAs. 10.15 Hickory Top Greentree Reservoir is closed to hunting access Nov. 1 until Mar. Regular Zone 2 seasons & limits except no hunting before Sept. 1 or after Mar. for 0.3 miles. 6-11 Refer to Reg 2.16 on WMA Regulations. No waterfowl hunting is allowed in the area known as Hass Pond that is bounded on all sides by Hass Pond Road. Cartwheel Bay Heritage Preserve WMA Horry County. Unethical and unthoughtful hunters are doing a great harm to the sport of hunting. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Hunting hours are from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 11:00 AM. No limit on Eurasian collared doves. 10.11 Category I Designated Waterfowl Areas include Beaverdam, Bonneau Ferry, Broad River, Clemson, Sandy Beach, Santee Coastal Reserve, Samworth, Santee-Delta, Tibwin, Bear Island, Wateree River HP, and portions of Donnelley Wildlife Management Areas. No open season from roads or the dike system. Hunters may only use electric motors on boats. 3.5 No target practice is permitted on WMA lands except in specifically designated areas. From Fort Lawn take Highway 21 North (Catawba River Rd.) Waterfowl hunting at or above elevation 76.8 requires a WMA permit. Located on Edisto Island south of Charleston. The Category II area is defined as all wetlands east of Donnelley Drive and Blocker Run Road except those ares south of Blocker Run Road between Stocks Creek Road and the intersection of Marys Island Road and the property boundary. Open only during special and scheduled small game seasons and full week of Thanksgiving. Go .25 miles; turn right on Old Barn Rd. Any shotgun, centerfire rifle, rimfire rifle or pistol with a shell in the chamber, magazine or muzzleloader with a cap on the nipple or flintlock with powder in the flash pan is considered loaded. 1. Hunting on Category I Designated Waterfowl Areas is permitted only by means of special permit obtained through an annual lottery. Field is .25 miles ahead. Lackey says the spring hunting . Co.) - 2,754, The Nature Conservancy Nine Times - 560, KAFA Company, LLC Evergreen Investment Group - 504, The Brown Family Limited Partnership - 205, Feral Hog, Coyote & Armadillo Regulations, General Migratory Bird Seasons, Shooting Hours, & Bag Limits, Hog Hunting Seasons for WMAs & Heritage Preserves. 4-16 - Hickory Top. or less. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources These named WMAs are shown as labeled dark green tracts on the WMA maps. Right on St. Paul Ch. Go 5 miles, field is beside road. 10.1 Unless specially designated by the Department as a Wildlife Management Area for Waterfowl or a Wildlife Management Area for Dove, all Wildlife Management Areas are open during the regular season for hunting and taking of migratory birds except where restricted. Open only during special & scheduled small game seasons and full week of Thanksgiving. From the intersection of SC Hwy 215, SC Hwy 72 and Pinckney St.in Carlisle, go south on Pinckney St. which turns into Herbert Rd (Sec Hwy 37) for 5.6 miles; turn right at the intersection of St. Lukes Rd. Users of WMA lands are prohibited from planting, attempting to plant, burning or otherwise attempting to manipulate crops, natural vegetation or openings without written permission from the landowner or his agent. WMA Regulations - South Carolina Hunting | eRegulations Dove hunts on designated days only. Each hunter is limited to 25 Federally-approved nontoxic shot shells per hunt. Hogs may not be hunted at night. 20-27 Refer to Reg. These named WMAs are shown as labeled dark green tracts on the WMA maps. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources The dove fields are located approx. Hunting seasons and regulations for Manchester State Forest are published in the SCDNR Rules and Regulations Brochures. 4.3 On WMA lands, man drives for deer are permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. only. Inside antler spread is measured at a right angle to centerline of the skull at its widest point between the main beams. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov for more about the SCDNR and for hunting and fishing regulations in South Carolina Tibwin Special Hunts Right on McCullough Rd., 0.7 mi. Tags are required to hunt deer and turkey, use nongame fish devices or for taking shrimp over bait. 4-15 - Samworth. Regulations Tree Stands on WMA Lands 5.4 Unless otherwise specified, deer hunting with dogs on WMA lands is prohibited. Category I areas encompass WMAs subject to a draw hunt with applications. The hunting seasons for named WMAs are listed within each Game Zone. No trailered boats or motors. Duplicates are available at all license sales vendors and SCDNR license offices. Small game hunters may possess or use shotguns with shot no larger than No. east of Abbeville on SC-72, mile south on Bass Rd., 60 acres. 10.6 The Bordeaux Work Center Area is closed to hunting except for special hunts as designated by the SCDNR. No hunting from dikes. What's New - Hunting Act 198 (H.4986) Furbearer Trapping. 4-12. Field on right. If you have a certification from another state, your certification meets the hunter education requirement in SC. Go 3.9 miles; turn right at silver gate. Entry onto WMA land constitutes consent to an inspection and search of the person, vessel, game bag or creel. WMA properties should be marked with these yellow and black signs. For applications contact: Public Lottery Hunts, SCDNR, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202 or visit our web site at www.dnr.sc.gov or your local DNR office. Choppee Rd. Hunting Regulations and Seasons General Hunting Regulations Wildlife Management Areas Additional Species Hunting Regulations Deer Migratory Birds including Waterfowl Trapping and Commercial Fur Harvest Turkey Wildlife Management Area Maps Special Hunting Opportunities Lottery Hunts Mobility Impaired Hunts Youth Hunts - 6,506, SC Public Ser. Manchester rules & maps - South Carolina Forestry Commission Shotguns only north of Highway 123, west of the Keowee arm of Lake Hartwell and west of Highway 291. All Hunters Please Note! Bldg., 40 acres. Licenses Recreational Hunting & Fishing. 2.16 on WMA Regulations. Completed data cards must be returned daily upon leaving. 1. I know its me but, I'm having a hard time with their regulations. Hog Hunts (with Dogs) (impoundments only), Sand Hills State Forest WMA Chesterfield County. SOUTH CAROLINA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS Muzzleloading shotguns must be 20-gauge or larger Muzzleloading rifles must be .36 caliber or larger Black powder or black powder substitute only No revolving rifles Scopes are legal All ignition systems are legal Inquire at Forest Headquarters about scheduled events or call 843-378-1555. 1. Turn left on Bent Rim Rd., at end of pavement go 0.2 mi. Hunting north on SC Hwy 9 and the field is on the left (south) side of road. From Plum Branch take S-33-57 (Collier St) 2 mi. Right on 327 (Landsford Rd.) All users must sign in and sign out at designated check stations. Commercial licenses and nongame fish tags are valid from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 10.7 Impoundments on Bear Island, Beaverdam Creek, Bonneau Ferry, Broad River, Donnelley, Samworth, Sandy Beach, Santee Coastal Reserve Santee Cooper, Wateree River and Santee Delta WMAs are closed to all public access during the period Nov. 1 until Feb. 8, except during special hunts designated by the Department. Types of WMA Properties. WMA seasons and limits. 2.7 On WMA lands construction or use of tree stands and temporary climbing devices is prohibited if the tree stand or temporary device is constructed by driving nails, screws or other devices into the tree; or the tree stand or temporary climbing device is constructed by wrapping wire around the tree. The 2022-2023 State Rules and Regulations Guide has been updated online and is available for download. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving the WMA. Salt/minerals are not considered bait. South Carolina Muzzleloader Hunting Season | Muzzle-Loaders.com On WMA lands, drivers participating in man drives are prohibited from carrying or using weapons. The SCDNR offers a variety of WMA hunts through computerized drawings. Sign in/ Sign out required. 26 acres. We are also receiving an increasing amount of landowner complaints due to deer dogs interfering with still hunting or other activities. Mar. Rd., go 3 mi. after crossing Black River. The SCDNR sets and regulates the methods of harvest, bag limits and other requirements for hunting on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) statewide. First things first: You need to be a licensed hunter in South Carolina to hunt turkeys, but luckily you can purchase a hunting permit online. Hunting Regulations Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) Regulations Species Specific Hunting Information Alligator Bear Coyote Deer Deer Tag Information Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Dove Migratory Birds including Waterfowl WMA Waterfowl Hunt Results for 2022-2023 mi. 2.16 on WMA Regulations. Turn left onto Benvenue Rd. 6-11Refer to Reg. No airboats are allowed for hunting or fishing and no hunting from Secondary Road 260. This guide provides important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas (WMAs), quota hunts, youth opportunities and so . Hwy 108) for 4.3 mi. Additional hunting regulations apply to this property in Game Zone 3, refer to Rules and Regulations. 50 acres. The same information is required for internet transactions. All public access during the period Feb. 9 until Oct. 31 is limited to designated areas. Completed data cards must be returned daily upon leaving Oak Lea WMA. 30 acres. SCDNR - Managed Lands - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources south of the McKinley Washington Bridge. All Quail and Woodcock hunters must sign in and out at the designated check station. 50 acres. Deer with visible antlers of less than two (2) inches above the hairline are considered antlerless deer and must be tagged with an antlerless deer tag issued by the Department. From Manning, take Hwy 260 south 13 miles to Wilson Dam. On Designated Waterfowl Areas, no species other than waterfowl may be taken during waterfowl hunts. This regulation does not apply on designated Public Bird Dog Training Areas where pen raised quail and pigeons may be released. View the South Carolina 2020-21 Hunting and Fishing guide optimized for mobile. The season for hunting beavers on WMA lands shall be October 1 through March 1. Duplicate/replacement tags are issued only through SCDNR offices. 4.1 On WMA lands with designated check stations, all deer bagged must be checked at a check station. Applicants from other countries may provide their passport in lieu of a state identification document. Mar. From Summerton take SC 26 west for 2 mi. 2. WMA Public Dove Fields - South Carolina Hunting | eRegulations 2-4, May 11-13, June 22-24, July 27-28, Feral Hog, Coyote & Armadillo Regulations, General Migratory Bird Seasons, Shooting Hours, & Bag Limits, Hog Hunting Seasons for WMAs & Heritage Preserves. WMA Waterfowl on Management Areas. All hunters are reminded that the Palmetto Trail may be in use by nonhunters. Identification indicating name and address must also be in possession of privilege holder. To get you ready, the new 2023-2024 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is now available online, on the Go Outdoors GA app, and in print, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division. and Commercial Fur Harvest Regulations, Migratory A portion of Marsh WMA is designated a youth special hunt area and is closed for hunting except for special lottery hunts. South Carolina Hunting Regulations Alligator Bag Limit Only one (1) alligator can be taken per permit. From Sand Hills State Forest Headquarters on US 1, Go south on Flory Pond Rd for 1.3 miles, Right on Sec Rd 29 for .2 miles, Field on Right, 54 acres. The abuse, misuse, damage, or destruction of wildlife management area land, Heritage Trust land, or department owned land or improvements on these lands is unlawful. Game Zone 4 WMAs Only - South Carolina Hunting | eRegulations 4-14 - Santee Delta. Licenses Recreational Hunting & Fishing - South Carolina Hunting Field is located in Kingsburg 4.7 miles north of US Hwy 378 off S-21-57 (Old River Rd). Go 0.2 miles and turn right on Cleo Chapman Hwy. 50-11-365 All users except hunters for dove, ducks, geese, and other migratory birds including crows must wear a hat, coat, or vest of solid international orange during any deer hunting season. 15 acres. Turkey Hunting In South Carolina: Top Tips - Cruise America before official sunset, Jan. 4, 11, 14, 21, 25, Feb. 1, 4, 11, 15, 22, 25, Small Game other than Dove, Quail & Rabbit, Fants Grove WMA Oconee, Pickens & Anderson Counties, Small Game (includes raccoon and opossum). South Carolina is divided into four game zones. 3 year recreational hunting and fishing licenses are valid for three years from the date of purchase. Field 5 miles on the right. to Main St., left on Main for 0.4 mi., then right on Brown Rd. 70 acres. 20-28 Refer to Reg. Refer to. Left on Campbell Lake Rd. Donnelley WMA (east of Donnelley Drive and Blocker Run Rd. Some heritage preserves offer game hunting opportunities and are included in the WMA Program. A Wildlife Management Area permit is required for all fields. Refer to the Refuge's Public Use Regulations for a complete list specific seasons and regulations as they . Hunters may not enter the areas prior to 5:00 AM on hunt days. A Migratory Waterfowl Permit, in addition to a state hunting license, migratory bird permit and Federal Duck Stamp, is required of those age 16 and older hunting waterfowl (brants, ducks and geese) in the state. for 2.1 mi. Hunting is an important wildlife management tool that the National Refuge System recognizes as a healthy, traditional outdoor pastime, deeply rooted in America's heritage. The provisions of this section are in addition to other criminal penalties.(50-11-2210). 2.11 While participating in a hunt on WMAs, no person may possess, consume or be under the influence of intoxicants, including beer, wine, liquor or drugs. Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1 side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. Lewis Ocean Bay HP. 1 except during scheduled hunts. Below are quick links that will direct you to specific regulations found on South Carolinas e-regulations website. 2.5 miles W. of Pacolet, go 0.1 mile east on West Main St. and turn left on Goldmine Rd. Statewide Limits. Hunters may not enter the area prior to 5:00 AM on hunt days. All antlerless deer must be tagged with an individual antlerless deer tag. Deer bagged too late for reporting one day must be reported the following day. Funds generated from the sale of WMA permits enable the SCDNR to lease approximately 1.1 million acres of land for wildlife conservation and management.

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