Bear Island Wildlife Management Area
Contact Information
SC Department of Natural Resources585 Donnelley Drive
Green Pond, SC 29446
Phone: 843-844-8957
Hours of Operation
- The area is open for general public visitation in designated areas from February 1- October 14, Monday - Saturday.
Description
The area is managed to provide quality habitat for wintering waterfowl, and other wetland wildlife including threatened and endangered species such as woodstorks and bald eagles; to provide habitat for upland game and nongame species; and to provide recreational opportunities for the hunting and nonhunting public.
Public hunting on the WMA includes waterfowl (by special drawing only), white-tailed deer, mourning dove and small game. The diverse area provides excellent bird watching, attracting waterfowl, bald eagles, wading birds, shorebirds and song birds. Two observation platforms and miles of dikes provide access