Game Zone 2 WMAs Only

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Map of Game Zones 1 through 4 and Wildlife Management Areas

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.
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. Tag must remain attached until the deer/carcass is quartered or received by a processor. Processors see Deer Rules & Regulations.
Statewide WMA limit for deer is two deer per day, 5 deer total, no more than two antlered deer, unless otherwise specified. Antlerless deer limit is two deer per day, unless otherwise specified.
Individual antlerless deer tags are valid on WMA lands in Game Zone 2 starting Sept. 15. For all WMAs combined in Game Zones 2-4, a maximum of 5 individual antlerless deer tags may be used. Use of tags does not change the type of weapon allowed during specific seasons.
Feral hogs and coyotes may be taken during all hunts. No hog hunting with dogs except during special hog hunts with dogs.

SCDNR Offices

Wildlife Offices

311 Natural Resources Drive, Clemson, SC 29631, 864-654-1671;

2751 Highway 72 E., Abbeville, SC, 864-223-1307;

124 Wildlife Drive, Union, SC, 864-427-5140

Law Enforcement Office

311 Natural Resources Drive, Clemson, SC 29631, 864-654-8266;

2762 Wildlife Lane West Columbia, SC 29172, 803-755-1822;

510 Annie Alexander Ct., York, SC 29745

Area/ Methods	Seasons	Limits
Deer — Other WMAs
Youth Deer Hunt Day	Jan. 4 (see Youth & Mobility Impaired Hunts for WMAs)	2 deer total
Archery only	Sept. 16-30	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged
Deer Primitive Weapons	Oct. 1-10
Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1
Hog Hunts (with dogs)	Jan. 2-10, Mar. 20-28 Refer to Reg. 2.16 on WMA Regulations.	No Limit
Small Game — Other WMAs
Refer to WMA seasons in chart on Small Game Seasons. No small game hunting on WMAs is allowed before Sept. 1 or after Mar. 1. Additional small game season restrictions may apply to specific WMAs.
Named WMAs
Indian Creek Quail Focal Area
All quail, woodcock, and rabbit hunters must sign in and out at the designated check station Woodcock hunting is permitted only on designated quail hunting days within the statewide woodcock hunting season.
Archery Only	Sept. 16-30	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged
Deer Primitive Weapons	Oct. 1-10
Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1
Hog Hunts (with dogs)	Jan. 2-10, Mar. 20-28 Refer to Reg. 2.16 on WMA Regulations.	No Limit
Small Game (no quail and woodcock)	Game Zone 2 WMA seasons and limits - Refer to WMA seasons in chart on Small Game Seasons. No small game hunting on WMAs is allowed before Sept. 1 or after Mar. 1	Statewide Limits
Quail Hunts	Nov. 30, Dec. 4, 18, 21, 25, Jan. 4, 15, 25, Feb. 12, 15	6 quail per person per day
Woodcock Hunts	Dec. 18, 21, 25; Jan. 4, 15, 25	Statewide Limits
Belfast WMA Laurens and Newberry Counties
Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15- Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below. Quality Deer Management Area. Antlered deer must have a minimum 4 points on one side or a minimum 12" inside antler spread. Belfast WMA is closed to public access of all types from one half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise except for hunts regulated by SCDNR. Hunters may not enter the WMA prior to 5:00 AM on designated hunts. Public visitation is not allowed during scheduled deer or turkey hunts. Data/use cards are required for hunters. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving the WMA.
Deer Archery	Sept. 16-30	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Still gun hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery Hunts on WMA Regulations.
Small Game (includes raccoon and opossum)	Nov. 23-Mar. 1 No fox squirrel hunting	WMA bag limits. Refer to chart on Small Game Seasons.
Dove	Designated fields on certain days. See Public Dove Fields List WMA Public Dove Fields.
Broad River Waterfowl Management Area, Fairfield County
Deer Archery	Sept. 16-Oct. 31	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game	Feb. 8-Mar. 1	Statewide Limits
Delta South WMA, Union County
Deer Archery	Sept. 16-30	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Nov. 1-Nov. 21 Wed. & Sat. Only	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (no fox squirrels)	Nov. 28 - Mar. 1	Statewide Limits
Draper WMA, York County
Data cards required for all hunter access. Completed data cards must be returned daily upon leaving.
Deer	Game Zone 2 WMA Seasons	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game
Quail	Nov. 30, Dec. 4, 18, 21, 25, Jan. 4, 15, 25, Feb. 12, 15 sunrise until 30 min. before official sunset	Statewide Limits
Rabbit	Jan. 1, 8, 11, 18, 22, 29, Feb. 1, 5, 8, 19, 22, 26	Statewide Limits
Small Game other than Dove, Quail & Rabbit	Regular Zone 2 seasons & limits except no hunting before Sept. 1 or after Mar. 1. No Fox Squirrel Hunting.
Fant’s Grove WMA Oconee, Pickens & Anderson Counties
Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have a minimum 4 points on one side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. No bear hunting.
Deer Archery	Oct. 15-Dec. 22	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game	WMA seasons and limits except no hunting during Archery Deer Hunts (Oct. 15-Dec. 22) and Youth hunt (Oct. 5). No hog hunting with dogs. Dove hunting allowed on designated Dove Fields. Raccoon and Opossum hunting allowed at night. Waterfowl hunting allowed on Wed. and Sat. AM only during federal waterfowl season. Refer to WMA seasons in chart on Small Game Seasons.
Keowee WMA Oconee & Pickens Counties
Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have a minimum 4 points on one side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. No bear hunting.
Deer Archery	Oct. 15-Dec. 22	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game	WMA seasons & limits except no hunting during Archery Deer Hunts Oct. 15-Dec. 22 and no hog hunting with dogs. Shotguns only north of Highway 123, west of the Keowee arm of Lake Hartwell and west of Highway 291. All other areas archery only. Raccoon and Opossum hunting allowed at night. Refer to WMA seasons in chart on Small Game Seasons.
Liberty Hill WMA Lancaster County
Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15- Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below. Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on 1 side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. All visitors must sign in and out at kiosks No ATVs
Deer Archery	Sept. 16-30	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Primitive Weapons	Oct. 1-10	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (includes raccoon and opossum)	WMA seasons and limits. Refer to chart on Small Game Seasons. No fox squirrel hunting.	Statewide WMA Limits
McCalla WMA Abbeville County
Quality Deer Management Area. Antlered deer must have at least 4 points on one side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread.
Deer	Game Zone 2 WMA Seasons	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game	WMA seasons and limits. Refer to chart on Small Game Seasons.
Hog Hunts (with dogs)	Jan. 2-10, Mar. 20-28 Refer to Reg. 2.16 on WMA Regulations.	No Limit
Rock Hill Blackjacks HP WMA York County
Archery	Sept. 16-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game	Small game hunting is not allowed.
U.S. Forest Service WMA Lands (Sumter National Forest)*
* Abbeville, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda, Union Counties. Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15- Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below.
Deer Archery	Sept. 16-30	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged
Deer Primitive Weapons	Oct. 1-10
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1
Small Game	Game Zone 2 WMA seasons and limits. Refer to chart on Small Game Seasons. No small game hunting on WMAs before Sept. 1 or after Mar. 1.	Statewide limits
Hog Hunts (with dogs)	Jan 2-10, Mar. 20-28	No limit
Worth Mountain WMA York County
Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have 4 points on one side or a minimum 12-inch inside antler spread. All visitors must sign in and out at kiosks
Deer	Game Zone 2 WMA Seasons	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game	Zone 2 seasons and limits. Refer to WMA seasons in chart on Small Game Seasons.
40 Acre Rock HP WMA Lancaster County
Deer	Game Zone 2 WMA Seasons	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game	WMA seasons and limits. Refer to chart on Small Game Seasons.
No fox squirrel hunting