S.C. 2020 deer youth day is Aug. 8 in Game Zones 3 & 4

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The 2020 South Carolina deer hunting season gets off to a fast start in Game Zones 3 and 4 for youth hunters on Aug. 8.

Limit is 1 antlered deer per youth hunter

In South Carolina’s lowcountry, the 2020 deer hunting season begins in less than two weeks for adult hunters. But youth hunters get a jump on the old folks, this Saturday, Aug. 8 in Game Zones 3 & 4.

In Game Zone 2, youth hunters have their day on Sept. 12, 2020 and in Game Zone 1, Sept. 26, 2020 is reserved for youth hunters.

And remember, antlered deer only on youth days!

Game Zones 3 & 4: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020

Game Zone 2: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020

Game Zone 1: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020

Regulations for Youth Day are as follows:

 • For youth 17 years old and younger.

• Youth hunters who have not completed the hunter education program must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.

There are no license or tag requirements for youth or adult on this designated youth day.

• Adults may guide, however, only the youth may take or attempt to take deer.

• Guns, Primitive Weapons or Archery equipment are allowed.

ANTLERED DEER ONLY, Bag Limit 1

Take advantage of these special opportunities to get a youth outdoors. Hunt safe, have fun and good luck!

  • Some Deer Processors may not be open prior to the regular season, please plan accordingly prior to hunting regarding care and handling of your harvest.

* An additional Statewide Youth Day on all private lands and certain WMAs will occur after the regular season on Jan. 2, 2021.

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