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October 12, 2026

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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: […]

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. […]

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 […]

Cora Lee Downer's buck is one of 6783 deer in South Carolina's Antler Records Program, which is now available online.

South Carolina antler records now available online

SCDNR News Release

The complete listing of South Carolina’s antler records is now available to the public. […]

BCS America’s walk-behind tractor and implements are perfect for preparing and planting small food plots.

Hidden food plots are gems

Jeff Burleson

Even though it’s still blazing hot, August is a great time to locate and prepare a new place to pull in a big buck during the upcoming deer season. The neighboring agriculture field or the 10-years-going-strong food plot will always be good places to see some nice deer, yet the mature deer will quickly pattern hunters and anything they see as a threat during the daylight. […]