South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 123 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Article 3 - WILDLIFE AND FRESH WATER FISHERIES DIVISION-HUNTING REGULATIONS
Subarticle 3 - OTHER BIG GAME
Section 123-52 - Individual Antlerless Deer Tags, Antlerless Deer Limits for Private Lands in Game Zones 1-4, and Youth Deer Hunting Day
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
1. Individual Antlerless Deer Tags are valid in Game Zones 2 - 4 beginning September 15 and in Game Zone 1 beginning October 1. Individual Antlerless Deer Tags are not valid on properties enrolled in the Deer Quota Program. Individual Antlerless Deer Tags do not alter the daily (2 per day) or seasonal limit or change the type of weapons that can be used during special weapons seasons. The 2 free bonus Individual Antlerless Deer Tags that are issued to hunters who purchase 4 individual Antlerless Deer Tags are valid only on private land in Game Zones 3 and 4.
2. Antlerless Deer Limits: Game Zone 1 - Three (3) total for all seasons and weapons combined, no more than 2 per day. Game Zone 2 - Five (5) total for all seasons and weapons combined, no more than 2 per day. Game Zones 3 - 4, eight (8) for all seasons and weapons combined, no more than 2 per day. Game Zone season and daily limits do not apply on properties enrolled in the Deer Quota Program.
3. On special mobility impaired and youth deer hunts sanctioned by the Department and during the statewide youth deer hunt day prescribed by the Department, participants may take 2 deer total, either sex. The Statewide Youth Deer Hunt Day on private land and designated Wildlife Management Areas shall be the Saturday immediately following January 1
4. All antlerless deer must be tagged as prescribed by the Department immediately after harvest and before being moved from the point of kill and the tag must be validated as prescribed by the Department. A valid tag must remain attached until the deer or carcass is quartered or received by a processor.
