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Department of Natural Resources Youth Hunt Gathering

Want to Start Hunting, come to a DNR youth Hunt!

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources sponsors numerous youth hunts throughout the state. Types of youth hunts include: Raccoon, Squirrel, Quail, Rabbit, Deer, Dove and Turkey hunts.

Find a Youth Hunt near you (Adobe PDF).

Don't miss statewide youth hunt days!

Private Lands Only

Game Date
Raccoon September 10, 2011
Squirrel September 24, 2011
Quail November 19, 2011
Deer * January 7, 2012
Rabbit March 3, 2012
Turkey ** March 31, 2012

* Limit 2 deer, either sex; no tags required; All WMA's normally open to deer hunting except: Bear Island, Crackerneck, Donnelley, Draper, Fant’s Grove, Keowee, McBee, Palachucola, Santee Coastal Reserve, Santee Cooper, Hatchery, Webb, Bonneau Ferry, Hamilton Ridge and Botany Bay Plantation.

** Turkey tags required. All WMA's normally open to turkey hunting except: Bear Island, Donnelley, Keowee, Santee Coastal Reserve, Santee Cooper, Hatchery Waterfowl Area, Bonneau Ferry, Belfast.

See Rules and Regulations for Restrictions

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