The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is now accepting applications for turkey lottery hunts on public lands through Tuesday, March 1st at 5:00 pm.
A non-refundable fee of $5 is required of all applicants for the Multi-site Turkey Lottery Hunt and $5 for the youth applicant on the Youth Multi-site Turkey Hunt.
After the selection process occurs, only the primary applicant will receive email notification of the drawing's completion.
The WMA locations and dates for scheduled turkey lottery hunts:
|
Multi-Site Turkey Hunts Location |
Date of Hunts |
|---|---|
| Belfast WMA | April 6, 13, 20, and 27 |
| Bonneau Ferry WMA | April 6, 13, 20, and 27 |
| Donnelley WMA | April 6, 13, 20, and 27 |
| Santee Cooper WMA | April 6, 13, 20, and 27 |
| Wateree River Heritage Preserve | April 6, 13, 20, and 27 |
|
YOUTH Multi-Site Turkey Hunts Location |
Date of Hunts |
|---|---|
| Belfast WMA | April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| Bonneau Ferry WMA | April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| Donnelley WMA | April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| Santee Cooper WMA | April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| Wateree River Heritage Preserve | April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
n addition to the required hunting license, big game permit, and WMA permit, all turkey hunters, including youth, are required to have turkey tags* in possession while hunting. Tags may be purchased on-line, by phone or at license vendors and will be mailed beginning in mid-February. Tags will also be available over the counter at SCDNR regional offices starting in late February.
*Youth under sixteen and Lifetime/Senior/Gratis/Disability licensees may receive a free set of tags by request annually.
