Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area
Contact Information
Dennis Wildlife Center305 Black Oak Rd.
Bonneau, SC 29431
Phone: 843-825-3387
Hours of Operation
- See the Rules and Regulations brochure for hunting and fishing dates. The area is open for general use, including birdwatching, hiking, and biking, during daylight hours any day that there is not a scheduled hunt.
Description
Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was acquired from MeadWestvaco by SCDNR in 2004. The area covers 10,700 acres of pine savannahs, bottomland hardwoods, wildlife openings, wetlands, and reservoirs. Recreational opportunities abound, from hunting and fishing to bird watching, hiking, and viewing the area’s rich cultural attributes, such as the ruins of the Comingtee Plantation House, the Rice Mill, and the nearby Childsbury Heritage Preserve. The SCDNR is working hard to manage this special property to provide quality outdoor experiences for the public as well as habitat for native wildlife of all kinds, including white tailed deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, waterfowl, and a variety of non-game species, including bald eagles and endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers.