South Carolina Hunting Guide
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Southeast
Big Game Hunting Near Columbia, SC
Columbia, South Carolina — Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Wild Hog seasons, public land, and local tips for 2026.
Big Game Hunting Near Columbia
Big game hunting near Columbia, South Carolina focuses on Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Wild Hog, and more. Use the season table below, then confirm county or unit rules with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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| Species | Archery | Firearm |
|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | Private land: Zone 1 follows primitive Oct 1–10 (no early archery-only); Zone 2 archery-only Sep 15–30; Zone 3 archery & gun Aug 15 – Jan 1; Zone 4 archery-only Aug 15–31 then gun Sep 1 – Jan 1 | Zones 1–2: gun hunts Oct 11 – Jan 1; Zone 3 combined from Aug 15; youth/antlerless days vary by zone |
| Wild Turkey | — | Spring 2026 private land Apr 3 – May 3; WMAs Apr 3 – May 2; youth weekends Mar 28–29 & May 9–10 (private) |
| Wild Hog | — | Year-round night/day on private where legal; WMA exceptions |
| Waterfowl | — | Atlantic Flyway dove splits + ducks/geese (SCDNR migratory guide) |
* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with South Carolina Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.
Highlights
Long seasons
Hog hunting
Waterfowl
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