--- title: "Hilton Head Island Hunting" url: https://www.herehiltonhead.com/hunting-hilton-head-sc/ date: 2026-05-18T14:44:51-04:00 modified: 2026-07-11T07:55:05-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Hilton Head" attribution: "HERE Hilton Head" --- # Hilton Head Island Hunting > Hilton Head Island hunting guide covering seasons, WMAs, zones, outfitters, gear, and regulations across Beaufort County and the Lowcountry. *Source: [HERE Hilton Head](https://www.herehiltonhead.com/hunting-hilton-head-sc/) β€” May 18, 2026 by * HERE Hilton Head # Hilton Head Island SC Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Beaufort County and Game Zone 3. Hog: Open Year-Round Turkey: Closed Dove: Closed Deer: Open Game Zone 3 **8** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look β€’ Hunt Conditions πŸŒ’ Waxing Crescent Illumination: 41% Sunrise 7:27 am Sunset 6:49 pm Temp 64Β°F Wind 11 mph Weather as of 9:50 AM ET Good β€” increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening. 80 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Game Zone 3 β€’ Beaufort County ## Hilton Head Island Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**Archery & Gun Hunts: Aug 15 – Jan 1 (private lands, Game Zone 3; buck only Aug 15 – Sept 14). Youth: Aug 8 (antlered, limit 1) and Jan 2 (either-sex, limit 2). **Bag Limit:**Antlered: statewide limits (residents 2/day, 5 total; nonresidents 2/day, 4 total). Antlerless: 2 per day, 9 total all seasons combined (Game Zone 3 private lands); individual antlerless tags valid from Sept 15. All harvests must be reported via SC Game Check by midnight day-of. Game Zone 3 deer season is OPEN on private lands. Report harvests to SC Game Check within the day. SC hunting license + Big Game Permit required. WMA permit required on public lands (WMA dates differ). Mandatory harvest reporting via SC Game Check. per [SCDNR](https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/hunting/deer-seasons-on-private-lands) Β· verified 2026-10-07 Feral Hog OPEN YEAR-ROUND **Season Dates**No closed season on private land. WMA hunts allowed during any open game season (specific WMA dates apply). **Bag Limit:**No bag limit on private land. No season limit. Feral hogs are unprotected in SC β€” open year-round on private land with a valid hunting license. SCDNR encourages year-round harvest to control population. SC hunting license required. Night hunting allowed only on properties registered annually with SCDNR (dnr.sc.gov/nighthunt). No live transport. No closed season per SCDNR. per [SCDNR](https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/hunting/feral-hog-coyote-armadillo-regulations) Β· verified 2026-05-31 Spring Turkey CLOSED **Season Dates**Spring 2027: private and WMA lands statewide April 3 – May 3 (some WMAs more restrictive). Youth weekends: March 27–28 and May 8–9, 2027. **Bag Limit:**2 gobblers per season statewide. No more than 1 per day. No more than 1 prior to April 10. Jakes prohibited. Tag fees: $25 resident / $125 non-resident. Next spring season opens April 3. Fall season varies β€” check SCDNR. Youth weekends precede the regular opener. SC hunting license + Turkey Tags required. Harvest must be reported via SC Game Check. Fanning/reaping prohibited on private lands statewide. per [SCDNR](https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/hunting/turkey-regulations) Β· verified 2026-10-07 Mourning Dove CLOSED **Season Dates**Segment 1: Sept 5 – Oct 3 | Segment 2: Nov 13 – Nov 28 | Segment 3: Dec 18 – Jan 31 (2026-27 statewide, SCDNR migratory bird seasons). **Bag Limit:**Daily bag: 15 doves. Possession limit: 45 doves. Next dove segment posted on the SCDNR migratory bird calendar. Scout planted fields and sunflower plots before opener. SC hunting license + Migratory Bird Permit (HIP) required. Federal Migratory Bird stamp required age 16+ for waterfowl (not required for doves). Public dove fields: afternoon-only, no entry before noon. No shooting after 6 PM during Segment 1 on public fields. per [SCDNR](https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/hunting/general-migratory-bird-seasons-shooting-hours-bag-limits) Β· verified 2026-10-07 Season dates shown are for Game Zone 3 private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with SCDNR before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Hilton Head Island Hunting Weather Now 64F Cloudy Feels like 64Β°F as of 9:50 AM ET Wind 11 mph N Humidity 72% Pressure 1013 hPa Moon Waxing Crescent Location Hilton Head Island, SC Field Scout Tips - Deer season is open β€” focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Hog. - Conditions are average today. Standard approach: in position 30 minutes before legal light. Solunar Index ## Hilton Head Island Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 64Β°F Optimal Wind Speed 11 mph Moderate Barometric 1013 hPa Normal Moon Phase πŸŒ’ Good PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## Hilton Head Island Hunt Forecast β€” 5 Days TODAY Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 67Β° / 49Β° 21 mph wind STAY IN SUN Sunny 66Β° / 54Β° 19 mph wind FAIR MON Sunny 69Β° / 55Β° 15 mph wind FAIR TUE Sunny 72Β° / 56Β° 11 mph wind FAIR WED Sunny 75Β° / 56Β° 11 mph wind FAIR Public Hunting Lands ## Hilton Head Island South Carolina Wildlife Management Areas Eight public hunting areas within reach of Hilton Head Island β€” Savannah River, ACE Basin and Beaufort County lands in Game Zone 3. Webb Wildlife Center 5,866 acres STATE WMA / SCDNR HEADQUARTERS Hampton County β€’ ~45 min west Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Dove Bobwhite Quail Wood Duck Squirrel The James W. Webb Wildlife Center spans 5,866 acres in Hampton County and serves as a SCDNR research and management headquarters as well as a public hunting ground. The property is a mix of longleaf pine, hardwood bottoms along the Savannah River, and managed dove fields. Webb is part of the Webb Complex, which together with the adjoining Palachucola and Hamilton Ridge WMAs forms one of the largest contiguous public-hunting tracts in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Webb is a designated Important Bird Area. Public access. SCDNR field office at 1282 Webb Ave, Garnett, SC. Phone (803) 625-3569. Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM. WMA permit required in addition to hunting license. Special-draw hunts for deer and turkey; check current SCDNR rules and lottery deadlines. Field Tip Webb's managed dove fields are some of the best public dove hunting in SC. Apply for the lottery hunts early. The longleaf savanna habitat on the property is also excellent for bobwhite quail - a rarity on most modern public land. Game Zone 3 [SCDNR Game Zone 3 Info](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/zones/zone3.html) Palachucola WMA 6,757 acres STATE WMA Hampton/Jasper Counties β€’ ~50 min west Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Wild Hog Dove Squirrel Palachucola WMA adjoins the Webb Wildlife Center and is part of the Webb Complex along the Savannah River. The terrain mixes pine plantations, hardwood bottoms, and cypress swamps. SCDNR manages it as a Quality Deer Management Area (antlered deer need at least 4 points on one side or a 12-inch inside spread). Public access via SCDNR Webb office at (803) 625-3569. WMA permit required. Data/use cards are required and must be returned daily. Deer archery Sept. 15–Oct. 10; deer still gun hunts by lottery only. Sunday hunting allowed Oct. 15–Jan. 31 for species in season. Field Tip Hogs are not open year-round on WMAs. On Palachucola, hogs may be taken during any open game season using only that season's weapons, plus the SCDNR special hog hunt with dogs Mar. 1–6 (2027), no limit. No night hog hunting on WMA land. Game Zone 3 [SCDNR Game Zone 3 Info](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/zones/zone3.html) Hamilton Ridge WMA 13,281 acres STATE WMA Hampton/Jasper Counties β€’ ~50 min west Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Wild Hog Dove Squirrel Wood Duck Hamilton Ridge WMA at 13,281 acres is the largest piece of the three-property Webb Complex and one of the biggest public hunting tracts in the Lowcountry. The property includes Savannah River frontage, hardwood bottoms, pine uplands, and managed wildlife openings. The Webb Complex collectively offers more than 25,000 contiguous public-hunting acres - the deepest public-land opportunity within driving distance of Hilton Head. Public access. SCDNR Webb office (803) 625-3569. WMA permit + hunting license required. Special-draw hunts for some seasons. Field Tip Work the Savannah River swamp edges for deer and wood duck. Late-season ducks use the river channel - bring a boat-mounted blind setup. Game Zone 3 [SCDNR Game Zone 3 Info](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/zones/zone3.html) Bear Island WMA 12,153 acres STATE WMA (ACE Basin) Colleton County β€’ ~1 hr north Waterfowl (Wood Duck, Mallard, Teal, Pintail) Whitetail Deer Wild Hog Dove Bear Island WMA is a 12,153-acre waterfowl mecca on the ACE Basin estuary in Colleton County, off Bennett's Point Road south of Green Pond. Old rice impoundments managed for ducks make this one of South Carolina's premier public waterfowl destinations. Bear Island is open February 1 through October 14 each year for non-hunting access (wildlife viewing, photography) and shifts to special-draw hunts during fall and winter seasons. Public access. Headquarters at 585 Donnelly Drive, Green Pond, SC. Phone (843) 844-8957. WMA permit required. Waterfowl hunts are special-draw - apply through the SCDNR lottery. Some deer and dove hunts are also draw-only. Field Tip Bear Island duck hunts are highly competitive lottery draws. If you draw, scout the impoundment maps thoroughly - rotation of flooded pools varies by year. Wood storks, bald eagles, and roseate spoonbills make this one of the best birding destinations in SC during the off-season. Game Zone 3 [SCDNR Game Zone 3 Info](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/zones/zone3.html) Donnelley WMA 8,066 acres STATE WMA (ACE Basin) Colleton County β€’ ~1 hr north Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Dove Wild Hog Waterfowl Donnelley WMA covers 8,066 acres of the ACE Basin in Colleton County, just north of Bear Island. The property is a mosaic of managed rice fields, cypress swamps, longleaf pine uplands, and hardwood bottoms, with whitetail deer, wild turkey, and feral hogs. Public access. Headquarters at 585 Donnelly Drive, Green Pond, SC. Phone (843) 844-8957. WMA permit required. Hunters must sign in and out at the check station. Deer archery Sept. 15–30; deer still gun hunts by lottery only. Dove on designated fields on certain days (SCDNR Public Dove Fields list). Field Tip Hogs: SCDNR special hog still gun hunt Mar. 2–18 and hog hunt with dogs Mar. 19–26 (2027), no limit; all hogs harvested must be checked at the check station. Outside those hunts, hogs may be taken only during an open game season with that season's weapons. Spring turkey on Donnelley runs Apr. 3–May 3, Thurs.–Sat. only. Game Zone 3 [SCDNR Game Zone 3 Info](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/zones/zone3.html) Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge 11,815 acres FEDERAL NWR Charleston / Colleton Counties β€’ ~1 hr north Waterfowl Whitetail Deer Wild Hog Dove The ACE Basin NWR is the federal component of the larger ACE Basin conservation area - one of the largest undeveloped estuarine systems on the East Coast. The refuge offers limited hunting opportunities under U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service rules in coordination with SCDNR. Habitat includes managed waterfowl impoundments, longleaf pine forests, and tidal salt marsh. Federal NWR rules apply in addition to SC state regulations. Refuge headquarters at 8675 Willtown Road, Hollywood, SC. Phone (843) 889-3084. Hunting access is by permit and varies by year - check the refuge's current hunt brochure at fws.gov/refuge/ace-basin. Field Tip The NWR's waterfowl impoundments are managed for puddle ducks and shorebirds. Permits for archery deer and limited firearm hunts are issued through the federal refuge system - not the standard SCDNR WMA permit. Game Zone 3 [SCDNR Game Zone 3 Info](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/zones/zone3.html) Old Island Heritage Preserve 400 acres HERITAGE PRESERVE WMA Beaufort County β€’ ~30 min north Whitetail Deer (archery) The closest SCDNR public hunting tract to Hilton Head, a 400-acre heritage preserve WMA in Beaufort County. SCDNR lists deer archery only, Sept. 15 – Jan. 1, under statewide WMA limits. Old Island is not on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for spring turkey, and no small game season is listed. Archery-only deer hunting. SCDNR contact (843) 546-8119. WMA permit required in addition to an SC hunting license (Big Game Permit for deer). No Sunday hunting on WMA lands unless SCDNR lists it for the property. Field Tip Small public-land tracts get pressured fast. Scout midweek before opening day and identify the back corners that most hunters skip. Game Zone 3 [SCDNR Game Zone 3 Info](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/zones/zone3.html) South Fenwick Island 427 acres SCDNR WMA (ISLAND) Colleton County β€’ ~45 min north Whitetail Deer (archery, lottery permit) 427-acre SCDNR island property in Colleton County (St. Helena Sound area). Deer hunting is by permit only: archery deer hunters are selected by SCDNR lottery, under statewide WMA limits. SCDNR lists no small game or waterfowl hunting, and South Fenwick is not on SCDNR's list of WMAs open for spring turkey. Deer hunting by lottery permit only. Primitive camping by permit from the McKenzie Field Station, Bennetts Point, (843) 844-8822. WMA permit required in addition to an SC hunting license (Big Game Permit for deer). No Sunday hunting on WMA lands unless SCDNR lists it for the property. Field Tip Apply for the SCDNR archery lottery β€” without a drawn permit there is no deer hunting here. 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Game Zone 3 Sept 5 – Oct 3, 2026 Dove Season β€” Segment 1 Statewide mourning dove segment 1. Daily bag 15. Public WMA dove fields are afternoon-only. Statewide Sept 15, 2026 Antlerless Deer Tags Valid Individual antlerless deer tags valid in Game Zones 2–4 from Sept 15. Game Zone 3 private-land antlerless limit: 2 per day, 9 total all seasons combined. Game Zone 3 Nov 13 – 28, 2026 Dove Season β€” Segment 2 Statewide mourning dove segment 2. Daily bag 15. Statewide Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 Dove Season β€” Segment 3 Statewide mourning dove segment 3. Daily bag 15. Statewide Jan 1, 2027 Deer Season Closes Final day of Game Zone 3 private-land deer season. Game Zone 3 Jan 2, 2027 Youth Deer Hunt Day (Either-Sex) Either-sex, limit 2. Private lands, Game Zone 3. Tags not required. Per SCDNR. Game Zone 3 Mar 27 – 28, 2027 Youth Turkey Weekend Private lands, youth 17 and under. Limit 1 gobbler total for both youth weekends combined; counts toward season limit. Statewide Apr 3 – May 3, 2027 Spring Turkey Season Private and WMA lands statewide (some WMAs more restrictive). 2 gobblers per season, 1 per day, no more than 1 before April 10. Turkey tags required. Statewide May 8 – 9, 2027 Youth Turkey Weekend Second youth weekend, private lands. Shares the 1-gobbler youth limit with Mar 27 – 28. Statewide Year-Round Feral Hog (Private Lands) No closed season on private land during daylight with a valid SC hunting license. No bag limit. Night hunting only on properties registered annually with SCDNR. Statewide (Private) Dates reflect 2026 South Carolina hunting regulations for Game Zone 3. Always verify with the current SCDNR Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license β€” no closed season. Questions and Answers ## Hilton Head Island Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Hilton Head Island area, answered. - When does deer season open in Hilton Head Island South Carolina? Hilton Head Island (Beaufort County) is in SCDNR Game Zone 3. 2026-27 private-land deer season: archery and gun Aug. 15 – Jan. 1, buck only Aug. 15 – Sept. 14. Youth deer days: Aug. 8 (antlered, limit 1) and Jan. 2 (either-sex, limit 2). WMA dates differ by property β€” see the WMA cards above and the SCDNR regulations. - Where can I hunt near Hilton Head Island South Carolina? Public hunting near Hilton Head Island includes the Webb Wildlife Center Complex (Webb, Palachucola, Hamilton Ridge β€” 25,000+ contiguous acres in Hampton and Jasper Counties for deer, turkey, and small game), Bear Island WMA (12,153 acres in the ACE Basin β€” premier managed waterfowl impoundments), Donnelley WMA (8,066 acres of pine savanna and bottomland), and the ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge (federal land, special quota hunts). A WMA license is required on all SCDNR-managed public hunting lands in addition to your basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in South Carolina? Yes. All hunters in South Carolina need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through SCDNR at https://www.dnr.sc.gov or at authorized license agents throughout Beaufort County. - Can you hunt on Sundays in South Carolina? Yes on private land: Sunday hunting is allowed on private lands statewide. On WMA lands Sunday hunting is not allowed (Reg. 123-51) except where SCDNR lists Sunday dates for a specific property β€” for example some WMAs allow Sunday hunting Oct. 15 – Jan. 31 for species in season. - What is the deer bag limit in Game Zone 3? Antlered deer: residents 2 per day and 5 total; nonresidents 2 per day and 4 total (all seasons and methods combined, private and WMA lands). Antlerless on Game Zone 3 private lands: 2 per day, 9 total, using individual antlerless deer tags (valid from Sept. 15). Statewide WMA limit: 2 deer per day, 5 total, no more than 2 antlered. Report every harvest through SC Game Check. - Are there bear in the Hilton Head Island area? SCDNR lists no open bear season in Game Zone 3, which includes Beaufort County. South Carolina bear seasons are limited to Game Zone 1, part of Game Zone 2, and five Game Zone 4 counties (Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Williamsburg). Report bear sightings or conflicts to SCDNR. ITS ALL HERE! Hunting News Near You![THE HERE CITY NETWORK](https://www.herecity.com)[Beaufort, SC](https://www.herebeaufort.com/hunting/) [Savannah, GA](https://www.heresavannah.com/hunting/) [Charleston, SC](https://www.herecharleston.com/hunting/) [Aiken, SC](https://www.hereaiken.com/hunting/) [Augusta, GA](https://www.hereaugusta.com/hunting/) [Columbia, SC](https://www.herecolumbia.com/hunting/) [Lexington, SC](https://www.herelexington.com/hunting/) [Irmo, SC](https://www.hereirmo.com/hunting/) [Chapin, SC](https://www.herechapin.com/hunting/) [Jacksonville, FL](https://www.herejacksonville.com/hunting/)