SC Resident Fishing and Hunting License Pricing

Resident Fishing

Type of License	Price
Annual Freshwater Fishing License	$10.00
14-day Freshwater Fishing License	5.00
Lakes & Reservoirs Permit (Valid for Cane Pole Only)	3.00
Annual Saltwater Fishing License	10.00
14-day Saltwater Fishing License	5.00

Resident Non-Game Freshwater Fishing

Type of License	Price
Jug Permit	$5.00
Set Hook Permit	5.00
Eel Pot Tag	5.00
Gill Net Tag	5.00
Hoop Net Tag	10.00
Trap Tag	5.00
Trotline Tag	2.50
Commercial Freshwater License	50.00

Resident Fishing & Hunting Combination Licenses

Type of License	Price
Combination Hunting, Fishing & Big Game License	$25.00
Junior Sportsman License * (Age 16 through 17)	16.00
Sportsman License *	50.00

Resident Hunting

Type of License	Price
State Hunting License (small game only)	$12.00
County Hunting License (small game only) (Valid in county of residence only)	5.00
Wildlife Management Area Permit	30.50
Big Game Permit	6.00
State Duck Stamp	5.50
Migratory Bird Permit	Free
Turkey Tags **	Free

* Includes Big Game Permit and Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Permit
** A valid SC hunting license and other applicable licenses, permits, tags or stamps are required in addition to these items.

Lifetime License	Price
Freshwater Fishing	$300.00
Hunting (Small Game Only)	$300.00
Combination (Under 2 years of age)	$300.00
Combination (2 to 15 years of age)	$400.00
Combination (16 to 63 years of age)	$500.00
Senior License (Age 64 or older)	$9.00

No hunting or fishing license or permit required until person reaches age 16.
All persons born after June 30, 1979 are required to complete a Hunter Education Course to purchase a hunting license.
For information concerning Hunter Education please call 800-277-4301.
Persons whose privileges are suspended are not eligible to apply, hold, or use DNR licenses, permits, stamps or tags.

Purchase a license

Social Security Number - The SCDNR is required to collect social security numbers from all persons obtaining a hunting, fishing or other recreational or commercial license under section 20-7-949 and 42 U.S. Code 666(a)(13). Your social security number will serve as your principle identification number to determine your eligibility for licenses. It will be provided to law enforcement agencies and the SC Child Support Enforcement of DSS Unit to establish, modify and enforce child support obligations.

License in Possession - All licenses, permits, tags and/or stamps must be in possession while engaging in activities for which documents were issued. Identification indicating name and address must also be in possession. Persons hunting on their own lands are also required to have all applicable licenses, permits or stamps in their possession.

A Resident is a person who has been a domiciled resident of South Carolina for 30 consecutive days immediately prior to purchasing a license. Proof of residency is required when purchasing a license. Such proof shall be either a valid state driver's license or other form of identification which would furnish reasonable proof of residency.