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August 28, 2026

SCDNR has partnered for years with Auburn University to conduct studies on many aspects of the lives of whitetail deer.

New study helps understand variety of doe deer movements

A recently completed cooperative study between SCDNR, Auburn University, and Brosnan Forest is expected to help researchers and hunters better understand doe deer movements, behavior, and response to hunting pressure during the breeding season. […]

Steve Bilka killed these two velvet 8-pointers on Aug. 18 in Green Pond, SC.

Lowcountry hunter kills two 8-pointers in full velvet

Brian Cope

South Carolina, with one of the longest and earliest-starting deer hunting seasons in the nation, offers hunters the unique extended opportunity of killing a buck in full velvet. […]

Michael Goodwin watched this deer on his trail cam for weeks before opening day, but an unexpected visitor almost spoiled the hunt.

Dillon hunter arrows 20.5 inch wide buck on opening day

Jeff Burleson

South Carolina is blessed with one of the longest deer seasons in the country and one of the only states where a buck in full velvet is possible. And for Dillion County native Michael Goodwin, the first 20 minutes of the 2016 deer season brought his biggest buck to date that donned a massive velveteen rack with eight long tines. […]

Intensive hunting can lower coyote numbers on small properties, but a landscape solution hasn’t been found.

Coyotes and deer fawn depredation

Craig Holt

With coyotes having overspread the southeast and deer numbers declining in some areas, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has three questions to answer about maintaining a stable deer population: […]

Set up your trail cameras as a tool for first-rate preseason scouting.

Scouting with trail cameras

Pete Rogers

With the advent of the game camera, aka trail camera, deer hunting has changed. We can have eyes on the game every minute of every day, if we want. […]

Scouting with trail cameras

Pete Rogers

With the advent of the game camera, aka trail camera, deer hunting has changed. We can have eyes on the game every minute of every day, if we want. […]

South Carolina hunters will have plenty of opportunities to take does when new regulations take effect in 2017.

Deer bill finally becomes law; changes take effect in 2017 season

Terry Madewell

After more than 10 years of discussion among the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, lawmakers and hunters, the “Deer Management Bill” was signed by Gov. Nikki Haley on June 8. It will take effect for the 2017 season. […]

Before the kids go back to school, get in one last fishing trip to a local lake or pond to take advantage of hungry bass, bream and catfish.

Don’t miss great August fishing

Jeff Burleson

Before summer arrives, it seems to take forever to get here. But as soon as the kids get out of school, activities begin, and the hot days fly by at lightning speed. As August arrives, the summer will be winding down, and the kids will soon start school again. […]

The SCDNR is hosting several youth deer hunts this fall in the upstate.

SCDNR hosting several youth deer hunts this fall

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with a number of private individuals and hunting clubs, is sponsoring a number of youth deer hunts in the Piedmont region this fall. The hunts are for youth between the ages of 10 to 16 who would like to go deer hunting but don’t have anyone to take them […]