South Carolina Hunting Guide
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Southeast
Hunting Near Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina â Long seasons and diverse hunting from Lowcountry to Upstate.
Hunting Near Columbia
Hunters in the Columbia area have access to South Carolina's seasons and public land. Key species include Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Wild Hog, and more. Always confirm season dates and regulations with South Carolina Game & Fish (or the state wildlife agency) before you hunt.
View full South Carolina hunting guide âSouth Carolina Hunting Seasons
| Species | Archery | Firearm |
|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | Private land: Zone 1 follows primitive Oct 1â10 (no early archery-only); Zone 2 archery-only Sep 15â30; Zone 3 archery & gun Aug 15 â Jan 1; Zone 4 archery-only Aug 15â31 then gun Sep 1 â Jan 1 | Zones 1â2: gun hunts Oct 11 â Jan 1; Zone 3 combined from Aug 15; youth/antlerless days vary by zone |
| Wild Turkey | â | Spring 2026 private land Apr 3 â May 3; WMAs Apr 3 â May 2; youth weekends Mar 28â29 & May 9â10 (private) |
| Wild Hog | â | Year-round night/day on private where legal; WMA exceptions |
| Waterfowl | â | 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
WMAs