When does deer season start in South Carolina?

No current deer opener is listed for South Carolina yet. Check South Carolina DNR for the latest published dates.

When is South Carolina's firearm deer season?

South Carolina does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check South Carolina DNR for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.

When does spring turkey open in South Carolina?

April 3, 2026 is the first listed spring turkey opener for South Carolina; the listed window is Apr 3-May 2, 2026.

Do I need a license to hunt in South Carolina?

Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate South Carolina hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with South Carolina DNR.

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South Carolina Turkey Season 2026

South Carolina turkey season dates start with Mar 28-28, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

South Carolina's listed 2026 spring turkey season runs Apr 3-May 2, 2026.

Youth Hunt Wild Turkey opens Mar 28, 2026 and closes Mar 28, 2026.

Youth Hunt - Statewide WMA Youth Hunt Days Wild Turkey opens Mar 28, 2026 and closes May 9, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to South Carolina DNR.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: South Carolina DNR

Turkey

91 listed rows

Wild Turkey

Youth Hunt

Closed

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Mar 28-28, 2026

Statewide Youth Hunt Days on Wildlife Management Areas: March 28 and May 9, 2026 for all areas listed except Crackerneck WMA (March 28 only), Keowee WMA, Santee Cooper WMA, Santee Coastal Reserve, Bonneau Ferry, and Hatchery Waterfowl Area WMA. Limit one (1) gobbler total.

Zone: Statewide WMAs (except Crackerneck WMA March 28 only, Keowee WMA, Santee Cooper WMA, Santee Coastal Reserve, Bonneau Ferry, and Hatchery Waterfowl Area WMA excluded from May 9)

Wild Turkey

Youth Hunt - Statewide WMA Youth Hunt Days

Closed

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Mar 28-May 9, 2026

Youth hunt days on March 28 and May 9, 2026 for all listed areas except: Crackerneck WMA (March 28 only), Keowee WMA, Santee Cooper WMA, Santee Coastal Reserve, Bonneau Ferry, and Hatchery Waterfowl Area WMA. Limit one (1) gobbler total.

Zone: Statewide WMAs listed above

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Great Pee Dee River HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: McCalla WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Tillman Sand Ridge HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Fri. & Sat. only. Main gate opens at 5:30 AM and closes at 1:00 PM. All hunters must check in and out at main gate. Youth hunt March 28 only.

Zone: Crackerneck WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Lewis Ocean Bay HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

All turkey hunters must pick up and return data cards daily to kiosk and display hang tags on vehicles.

Zone: Oak Lea WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Wateree River HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Donnelley WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Liberty Hill WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Pee Dee Station Site WMA

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Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

All turkey hunters must pick up and return data cards daily to kiosk and display hang tags on vehicles.

Zone: Webb-Palachucola-Hamilton Ridge WMAs

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Draper WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. Includes Tilghman, Dargan (including Upper Gunters Is. and Huggins tracts), Little Pee Dee River and Ward Heritage Preserves in portions of Horry and Marion counties.

Zone: Little Pee Dee River Complex HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: South Saluda WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Wee Tee State Forest WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Aiken Gopher Tortoise HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Edisto River WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Cartwheel Bay HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Hickory Top WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Mill Shoals

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Victoria Bluff HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All turkey hunters must pick up and return data cards daily to kiosk and display hang tags on vehicles.

Zone: Coosawhatchie WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Shotguns only north of Highway 123 and west of the Keowee Arm of Lake Hartwell and west of Highway 291. Archery Only on other sections. Excluded from statewide youth hunt days.

Zone: Keowee WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only for Moultrie Hunt Unit

Zone: Moultrie Hunt Unit (Thurs.-Sat only), Greenfield, Hall, North Dike, Porcher WMAs

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Waccamaw River HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Belfast WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Fants Grove WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Manchester State Forest WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Saturdays only. Excluded from statewide youth hunt days.

Zone: Santee Coastal Reserve WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Worth Mountain WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Adult/youth Only, Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Bluefield WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Forty-Acre Rock HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Marsh WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Youth Only, Thurs.-Sat. only. Excluded from statewide youth hunt days.

Zone: Santee Cooper WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Bobwhite Hills WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Francis Marion Hunt Unit (WMA Only)

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: McBee WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Santee Dam WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Youth Only, Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Bonneau Ferry WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Longleaf Pine HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Sand Hills State Forest WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Woodbury WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Includes US Forest Service Land. Delta South WMA is closed except for special hunts.

Zone: Game Zones 1, 2, 3, & 4 regular WMAs including US Forest Service Land - Residents

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA Season

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Includes US Forest Service Land. Delta South WMA is closed except for special hunts.

Zone: Game Zones 1, 2, 3, & 4 regular WMAs including US Forest Service Land - Nonresidents

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Draper WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Draper WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Bluefield WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Adult/Youth Only, Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Bluefield WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Forty-Acre Rock HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Forty-Acre Rock HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Marsh WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Marsh WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Bonneau Ferry WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Youth Only, Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Bonneau Ferry WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Great Pee Dee River HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Great Pee Dee River HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - McCalla WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: McCalla WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Tillman Sand Ridge HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Tillman Sand Ridge HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Coosawhatchie WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All turkey hunters must pick up and return data cards daily to kiosk and display hang tags on vehicles.

Zone: Coosawhatchie WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Keowee WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Shotguns only north of Highway 123 and west of the Keowee Arm of Lake Hartwell and west of Highway 291. Archery Only on other sections.

Zone: Keowee WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Moultrie Hunt Unit / Greenfield / Hall / North Dike / Porcher WMAs

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Moultrie Hunt Unit, Greenfield, Hall, North Dike, Porcher WMAs

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Waccamaw River HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Waccamaw River HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Donnelley WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Donnelley WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Liberty Hill WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Liberty Hill WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Pee Dee Station Site WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Pee Dee Station Site WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Webb-Palachucola-Hamilton Ridge WMAs

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

All turkey hunters must pick up and return data cards daily to kiosk and display hang tags on vehicles.

Zone: Webb-Palachucola-Hamilton Ridge WMAs

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Cartwheel Bay HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Cartwheel Bay HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Hickory Top WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Hickory Top WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Mill Shoals

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Mill Shoals

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Victoria Bluff HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Victoria Bluff HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Crackerneck WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Fri. & Sat. only. Main gate opens at 5:30 AM and closes at 1:00 PM. All hunters must check in and out at main gate.

Zone: Crackerneck WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Bobwhite Hills WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Bobwhite Hills WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Francis Marion Hunt Unit

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Francis Marion Hunt Unit (WMA Only)

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - McBee WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: McBee WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Santee Dam WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Santee Dam WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Game Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4 Regular WMAs including US Forest Service Land (Nonresidents)

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Nonresidents. Delta South WMA is closed except for special hunts.

Zone: Game Zones 1, 2, 3, & 4 Regular WMAs including US Forest Service Land

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Belfast WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Belfast WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Fants Grove WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Fants Grove WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Manchester State Forest WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Manchester State Forest WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Santee Coastal Reserve WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Saturdays only

Zone: Santee Coastal Reserve WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Worth Mountain WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Worth Mountain WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Aiken Gopher Tortoise HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Aiken Gopher Tortoise HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Edisto River WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Edisto River WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Longleaf Pine HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Longleaf Pine HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Sand Hills State Forest WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Sand Hills State Forest WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Woodbury WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. All hunters must sign in and sign out.

Zone: Woodbury WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Lewis Ocean Bay HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Lewis Ocean Bay HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Oak Lea WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

All turkey hunters must pick up and return data cards daily to kiosk and display hang tags on vehicles.

Zone: Oak Lea WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Wateree River HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Wateree River HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Little Pee Dee River Complex HP WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only. Includes Tilghman, Dargan (including Upper Gunters Is. and Huggins tracts), Little Pee Dee River and Ward Heritage Preserves in portions of Horry and Marion counties.

Zone: Little Pee Dee River Complex HP WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - South Saluda WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: South Saluda WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Wee Tee State Forest WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Zone: Wee Tee State Forest WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Santee Cooper WMA

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Youth Only, Thurs.-Sat. only

Zone: Santee Cooper WMA

Wild Turkey

Spring WMA - Game Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4 Regular WMAs including US Forest Service Land (Residents)

Closed

—

Apr 3-May 2, 2026

Residents. Delta South WMA is closed except for special hunts.

Zone: Game Zones 1, 2, 3, & 4 Regular WMAs including US Forest Service Land

Wild Turkey

Youth Hunt

Closed

—

May 9-9, 2026

Statewide Youth Hunt Days on Wildlife Management Areas: March 28 and May 9, 2026. Crackerneck WMA March 28 only (not May 9). Limit one (1) gobbler total.

Zone: Statewide WMAs (except Keowee WMA, Santee Cooper WMA, Santee Coastal Reserve, Bonneau Ferry, and Hatchery Waterfowl Area WMA)