South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 123 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Article 3 - WILDLIFE AND FRESH WATER FISHERIES DIVISION-HUNTING REGULATIONS
Subarticle 9 - VICTORIA BLUFF NATURAL AREA
Section 123-96 - Field Trials

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or participate in any field trial unless a permit for such trial has been obtained from the Department.

2. No wildlife may be taken during a field trial except during the open season for such species, except during permitted bird dog trials.

3. Requests for field trial permits must be submitted to the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the proposed trial date. Requests shall include payment of five dollars ($5.00) per trial, the time and location of the proposed trial.

4. Field trial permittees may be required to maintain records and file reports with the Department.

5. Field trial permits may be issued by the Department for private lands outside of the regular season.

6. There shall be no field trials conducted on Wildlife Management Areas outside of the regular season, except as permitted by the Department on the H. Cooper Black Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area at Sand Hills State Forest.

7. Any person participating in any field trial permitted by the Department shall not be required to procure a hunting license if the participant is not carrying a firearm and no game is taken.

8. The Department may restrict or deny permits for field trials at its discretion.