SC Department of Natural Resources
Youth Deer Hunting Day is Saturday, January 4, 2020!
This opportunity to take a youth hunting is available statewide on Private Lands and WMAs normally open to deer hunting except:
- Bear Island
- Belfast
- Bonneau Ferry
- Botany Bay Plantation
- Crackerneck
- Donnelley
- Draper
- Fant’s Grove
- Hamilton Ridge
- Keowee
- McBee
- Oak Lea
- Palachucola
- Santee Coastal Reserve
- Santee Cooper Hatchery
- Wateree
- Webb
Regulations for Youth Day are as follows:
- For youth 17 years old and younger
- Youth hunters who have not completed the hunter education program must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
- There are no license or tag requirements for youth or adult on this designated youth day.
- Adults may guide, however, only the youth may take or attempt to take deer.
- Guns, Primitive Weapons or Archery equipment are allowed.
- Youth can harvest antlered or antlerless, but the limit is two.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to get a youth outdoors. Have fun and hunt safe!