Game Zone 3 WMAs Only

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Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, Lexington, Orangeburg & Richland counties.
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.
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 3 starting September 15. For all WMAs combined in Game Zone 2-4, a maximum of 5 individual antlerless deer tags may be used. Individual antlerless deer tags not valid on deer hunts with dogs unless otherwise specified.
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

260 D Epting Lane, West Columbia, SC, 803-734-3886

305 Black Oak Road, Bonneau, SC, 843-825-3387

585 Donnelley Drive, Highway 17, Green Pond, SC, 843-844-8957

Webb Center, 1282 Webb Avenue, Garnett SC, 803-625-3569

Francis Marion Hunt Unit, 843-825-3387

Dungannon HP WMA, 843-844-8957

Law Enforcement Offices

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

217 Ft. Johnson Road, Charleston, SC, 843-953-9307

Area/ Methods	Seasons	Limits
Other WMAs
Youth Deer Hunt Day	Jan. 3 (see WMAs)	2 deer total
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-30	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 1-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged
Small Game	Refer to WMA seasons in chart.
Named WMAs
Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve WMA Aiken County
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-30	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 1-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
No buckshot or dogs allowed. All reptiles and amphibians are protected.
Small Game	Nov. 27-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting.	Statewide Limits
Bear Island WMA Colleton County
All hunters must sign in and out at the Bear Island check station. Hunting in designated areas only. Campground closes Nov. 2 and is for Bear Island deer hunters only.
Archery	Oct. 1-10	Statewide WMA Limits
Gun Hunts (rifles only)	Still gun hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery Hunts.
Hog Hunts (with Dogs)	Mar. 5-7 Refer to Reg. 2.16. Gate opens at 5:00 AM	No Limit
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Feb. 9-28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Bonneau Ferry WMA Berkeley County
Adult/Youth side open only to youth 17 and younger who must be accompanied by only one adult 21 years of age or older. Youth hunters must carry a firearm and hunt. Adults with youth hunters may also carry a firearm and hunt. Includes all big game (except turkey) and small game hunts. WMA will be closed to public on Feb. 7 & Mar. 28 for special youth TOMO hunts. Data/use cards are required for hunters, fishermen, and all other WMA users. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving the WMA. Hunted areas are closed to general public access during scheduled deer, turkey and waterfowl hunts. Hunting access by boat is prohibited. Hunters may not enter WMA before 5:00 AM.
Deer Archery (Side A)	Sept. 15-30	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts (Side A)	No open season except for hunters selected by computer lottery. Oct 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17
Deer Still Gun Hunts: Adult/Youth Only (Side B)	Sept. 15-Jan. 1
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum) (Sides A & B)	Jan. 2-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel or fox hunting.	Statewide Limits
Botany Bay Plantation HP WMA Charleston County
Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have a minimum 4 points on one side or a minimum 12" inside antler spread. All hunters, fishermen and visitors must obtain a day use pass, fill out the requested information and follow all instructions on the pass. Hunting access by boat is prohibited.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10, Nov. 24-29, Dec. 22-27	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Still gun hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery Hunts.
Other Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Jan. 3-Feb. 28 (Wed. thru Sat. only) No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Dove	Designated fields on certain days. See Public Dove Fields List.
Canal WMA Berkeley County
Dove	Designated fields on certain days. See Public Dove Fields List.
Quail Only	See WMA Seasons in chart.	Statewide Limits
Coosawhatchie WMA Jasper County
Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have a minimum of 4 points on one side or a minimum 12” inside antler spread Data cards/use cards are required for hunters, fishermen, and all other WMA users. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving the WMA. All deer must be checked at check station. No ATVs allowed.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Still gun hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery Hunt.
Dove	Designated fields on certain days. See Public Dove Fields List.
Quail	Nov. 29, Dec. 3, 17, 20, 24, Jan. 3, 21, 24, Feb. 11, 21 Shooting hours end 30 minutes prior to official subset.	Statewide Limits
Other Small Game including raccoons & opossum	Jan. 2-Feb. 28	Statewide Limits
Crackerneck WMA Aiken 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 Archery	Oct. 3-4	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Primitive Weapons	Oct. 10-11	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 17-18, 24-25, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26, 27	Statewide WMA Limits
Gun hunts on Fri. & Sat. only during this period. Oct. 17-Jan. 1. Closed on Dec. 25. All individuals must sign in and out at gate. No buckshot or dogs allowed. Scouting days (no firearms or archery equipment) on Saturdays only during Sept., Mar. and May. Gate opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM. On deer hunt days, gate opens as follows: Oct., 4:30 AM-8:30 PM; Nov.-Dec., 4:30 AM-7:30 PM.
Small Game except raccoon and opossum
Fri. & Sat. ONLY during regular Game Zone 3 seasons. No small game hunting before Oct. 17. Game Zone 3 limits. All individuals must sign in and out at gate. Bobcats, foxes, otters and fox squirrels may not be hunted. During hunts, gate hours will be as follows: Oct., 4:30 AM-8:30 PM; Nov. - Dec., 4:30 AM-7:30 PM; Jan. - Feb., 5:30 AM-7:00 PM.
Raccoon & Opossum
Oct. 25-Dec. 13 Sat. nights only; Jan. 2-Feb. 28 Fri. & Sat. nights only Raccoons - 3 per party per night. Opossum no limit. All individuals must sign in and out at gate. Hunt hours are as follows: 1 hour after official sunset to midnight. Hunters must exit gate by 1:00 AM.
Ditch Pond Heritage Preserve WMA Aiken/Barnwell County
Deer Archery Only	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Nov. 27-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Donnelley WMA Colleton County
Hunters must sign in and out at the check station. Hunting in designated areas only. Gates will open at 4:00 AM for deer hunts. All hogs harvested must be checked at the check station.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-30	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Still gun hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery Hunts.
Hog Hunts (with Dogs)	Mar. 5-7 Refer to Reg. 2.16. Gate opens at 5:00 AM	No Limit
Dove	Designated fields on certain days. See Public Dove Fields List.
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Nov. 27-Feb. 28 Gates will open at 6:00 am. No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Dungannon Heritage Preserve WMA Charleston County
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Nov. 27-Jan. 31 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Edisto River WMA Dorchester County
Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15- Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Raccoon & Opossum	Refer to chart.	Statewide Limits
Other Small Game	Nov. 27-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Francis Marion Hunt Unit, Berkeley & Charleston Counties
Fairlawn (in Wambaw & Northampton) and Tibwin special use area (in Wambaw) is closed to hunting except for special hunts. Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15- Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below. No deer hunting with dogs on Sunday. ** All deer harvested must be reported to SC Game Check. During still gun hunts for deer, there shall be no hunting or shooting from, on, or across any road open to vehicle traffic. No buckshot is allowed on still gun hunts. Shotguns and buckshot only during dog drive hunts. No still gun or archery hunting during deer dog drive hunts. On youth deer hunts, only youths 17 and younger may carry a gun and must be accompanied by an adult 21 years old or older.
Hog Hunts with dogs: Francis Marion National Forest
All Hunt Units	Mar. 16-21, May 18-23 Refer to Reg. 2.16.	No Limit
Still hog hunts no dogs: Francis Marion National Forest
All Hunt Units	Mar. 2-7, Refer to Reg. 2.16. No Buckshot.	No Limit
Hellhole WMA Francis Marion National Forest
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged ** All deer must be reported via SC Game Check.
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1 No still hunting during scheduled dog drive hunts.
Deer Dog Drive Hunt	Nov. 1, Dec. 6 buck only No still hunting and no rifles.
Youth Only Dog Hunt	Nov. 8 buck only
Northampton WMA Francis Marion National Forest
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged ** All deer must be reported via SC Game Check.
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1 (No still hunting during scheduled dog drive hunts.)
Deer Dog Drive Hunt	Sept. 27, Oct. 8-9, Nov. 21, Dec. 29 buck only Dec. 13 either sex. Hunters may use one (1) Individual Antlerless Deer Tag.
Youth Only Dog Hunt	Nov. 29 buck only
Santee WMA Francis Marion National Forest
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged ** All deer must be reported via SC Game Check.
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1 (No still hunting during scheduled dog drive hunts.)
Deer Dog Drive Hunt	Sept. 12-13, Oct. 22-23, Dec. 5 buck only Dec. 13 either sex. Hunters may use one (1) Individual Antlerless Deer Tag.
Youth Only Dog Hunt	Oct. 18 buck only
Wambaw WMA Francis Marion National Forest
Seewee Special Use Area (no dogs) Archery Only	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged ** All deer must be reported via SC Game Check.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Oct. 11-Jan. 1 (No still hunting during scheduled dog drive hunts.) No buckshot.
Deer Dog Drive Hunt	Sept. 26, Oct. 11, Nov. 12-13, Dec. 26-27 buck only Dec. 13 either sex. Hunters may use one (1) Individual Antlerless Deer Tag. No deer hunting with dogs east of HWY 17.
Youth Only Dog Hunt	Nov. 15 buck only
Waterhorn WMA Francis Marion National Forest
Deer Archery Only	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits All Deer Must Be Tagged ** All deer must be reported via SC Game Check.
Deer Primitive Weapons	Oct. 11-20
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Nov. 1-Dec. 27 (Fridays and Saturdays only)
Small Game: Francis Marion Hunt Unit
Refer to WMA seasons in chart. Dogs are allowed during small game gun season only. Closed during scheduled deer hunting periods on Waterhorn and when dogs are used for deer on Wambaw, Northampton, Hellhole and Santee WMAs. No fox or coyote hunting with dogs on the Francis Marion NF.
Hamilton Ridge WMA Hampton 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 a minimum 4 points on one side or a minimum 12" inside antler spread. Data cards/use cards are required for hunters, fishermen and all other WMA users. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving Hamilton Ridge WMA. No ATVs allowed on area. Hunters may camp at designated camp ground one day prior to and during deer, hog and turkey hunts.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Still gun hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery Hunts.
Hog Hunts (with Dogs)	Aug. 28-30, Mar. 5-7, May 14-16, June 25-27, July 23-25. Reg. 2.16.	No Limit
Quail	Nov. 29, Dec. 3, 17, 20, 24, Jan. 3, 21, 24, Feb. 11, 21. Shooting hours end 30 minutes prior to official sunset	Statewide Limits
Other Small Game	Nov. 27-30, Dec. 15-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Raccoon & Opossum	Oct. 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, Nov. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 24-29, Dec. 2, 6, 9, 13, Dec. 15-Feb. 28 On Saturdays prior to Dec. 15, hunters may not enter the WMA prior to 1 hour after official sunset.	Statewide Limits
Hatchery WMA Berkeley County
Deer Archery	No deer hunting with dogs. Sept. 16-Jan. 1 Hatchery is closed to fishing each Saturday morning during waterfowl season and all day the last Saturday of waterfowl season.	Statewide WMA Limits
Henderson Heritage Preserve WMA Aiken County
Deer Archery Only	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
No Small Game Hunting
Moultrie Hunt Unit Berkeley County
No hunting or shooting within 50 feet of the center of any road during gun hunts for deer except for SCDNR draw youth hunts. All deer harvested must be checked in. See WMA map #9 for a list of check stations.
Bluefield WMA: Adult/Youth area only Moultrie Hunt Unit
Open only to youth 17 years of age or younger accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. Youth hunters must carry a firearm and hunt. Adults may also carry a firearm and hunt.
Deer Still Gun Hunts (no buckshot)	Sept. 17-Dec. 31 (Wed. & Sat. only) Open only to youth 17 years of age or younger accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. Youth hunters must carry a firearm and hunt. Adults may also carry a firearm and hunt.	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Refer to chart. No fox squirrel hunting, No small game hunting during scheduled deer hunts.	Statewide Limits
Greenfield WMA Moultrie Hunt Unit
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Nov. 27-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
North Dike WMA Moultrie Hunt Unit
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Sept. 15-Oct. 15	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Jan. 2-Feb. 28	Statewide Limits
Sandy Beach Waterfowl Area open for raccoon hunting Feb. 9-28
Porcher & Hall WMA except Cross Station Special Use Area Moultrie Hunt Unit
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Jan. 2-Feb. 28 shotguns only No fox squirrel hunting.	Statewide Limits
Old Island HP WMA Beaufort County
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Palachucola WMA Hampton & Jasper 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. Data cards/use cards are required for hunters, fishermen and all other WMA users. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving Palachucola WMA. All deer must be checked at check station. Hunters may camp at Palachucola camping area one night prior to and during deer, hog and turkey hunts only.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Still gun hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery Hunt.
Dove	Designated fields on certain days. See Public Dove Fields List.
Hog Hunts (with Dogs)	Aug. 28-30, Mar. 5-7, May 14-16, June 25-27, July 23-25 See Reg. 2.16.	No Limit
Quail	Nov. 29, Dec. 3, 17, 20, 24, Jan. 3, 21, 24, Feb. 11, 21 Shooting hours end 30 minutes prior to official sunset	Statewide Limits
Other Small Game	Nov. 27-30, Dec. 15-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Raccoon & Opossum	Oct. 11, 14, 18, 21, 25,28, Nov. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22,24-29, Dec. 2, 6, 9, 13, Dec. 15-Feb. 28 On Saturdays prior to Dec. 15, hunters may not enter the WMA prior to 1 hour after official sunset.	Statewide Limits
Santee Coastal WMA Charleston County
Hunting is allowed on the mainland only.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Hog Hunts (with Dogs)	Mar. 9-14 Refer to Reg. 2.16.	No Limit
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Nov. 27-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Santee Cooper WMA Orangeburg County
Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have minimum 4 points on one side, or a minimum 12 inch inside antler spread. Campground is open during scheduled deer hunts. Hunters limited to 2 deer/tree stands. No deer stand can be placed on WMA prior to Sept. 1. Data/Use cards are required for all users. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving the WMA.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 31	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Primitive Weapons	Nov. 1-20	Statewide WMA Limits
Dove	Designated fields on certain days. See Public Dove Fields List.
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Nov. 27-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
South Fenwick Island Colleton County
Deer Hunting by permit only. Primitive camping allowed by permit, which may be obtained at McKenzie Field Station, Bennetts Point, 843-844-8822 No small game or waterfowl hunting.
Deer Archery	Hunters selected by lottery.	Statewide WMA Limits
St. Helena Sound HP WMA Beaufort and Colleton Counties
Hunting and camping by special permit which may be obtained at McKenzie Field Station, Bennetts Point, 843-844-8822. Camping Otter Island Only.
Ashe, Beet, Warren, Big, Otter, North & South Williman Islands and Buzzard Island
Deer Archery	Sept. 15 -Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Tillman Sand Ridge HP WMA Jasper County
All reptiles and amphibians are protected.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Nov. 27-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Turtle Island WMA Jasper County
Waterfowl hunting is open on Wed. & Sat. during the waterfowl season. Marsh hen hunting is open during the marsh hen season. Other small game hunting is closed. Deer hunting is closed.
Victoria Bluff HP WMA Beaufort County
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Jan. 1	Statewide WMA Limits
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Jan. 2-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting Shotguns only	Statewide Limits
Wateree River HP WMA Richland County
Data/use cards are only required for all hunters. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving the WMA. Quality Deer Management Area Antlered deer must have a minimum 4 points on one side or a minimum 12” inside antler spread. Turkey hunting by lottery only.
Deer Archery	Sept. 15-Oct. 10	Statewide WMA Limits
Deer Still Gun Hunts	Still gun hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery hunts.
Small Game (including raccoon and opossum)	Jan. 2-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Bag Limits
Webb WMA Hampton County
Hunting is allowed on Sundays Oct. 15- Jan. 31 for species that are in season and listed below. Data/use cards are required for hunters, fishermen and all other WMA users. Completed cards must be returned daily upon leaving Webb WMA.
Deer Hunts	Still hunts by lottery only. See WMA Public Lottery hunts.
Hog Hunts (with dogs)	Aug. 28-30, Mar. 5-7, May 14-16, June 25-27, July 23-25 See WMA Reg. 2.16.	No Limit
Dove	Designated fields on certain days. See Public Fields list.
Quail	Nov. 29, Dec. 3, 17, 20, 24, Jan. 3, 21, 24, Feb. 11, 21 Shooting hours end 30 minutes prior to official sunset.	Statewide Limits
Other Small Game	Nov. 27-30, Dec. 15-Feb. 28 No fox squirrel hunting	Statewide Limits
Raccoon & Opossum	Oct. 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, Nov. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 24-29, Dec. 2, 6, 9, 13, Dec. 15-Feb. 28 On Saturdays prior to Dec. 15, hunters may not enter the WMA prior to 1 hour after official sunset.	Statewide Limits