SC’s first Youth Day for deer is Aug. 10
While many of South Carolina’s WMAs remain closed along the coast due to the ongoing effects of Tropical Storm Debby, our first youth deer hunt day on private land is coming up for those who are able to participate safely.
Youth deer hunts on private land:
📆 Game Zones 3 & 4: Saturday, Aug. 10
📆 Game Zone 2: Saturday, Sept. 14
📆 Game Zone 1: Saturday, Sept. 28
*An additional statewide youth day on all private lands and certain WMAs will occur after the regular season on Jan. 4, 2025.
Regulations for youth days are:
- Private lands only.
- 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.
NOTE: 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUTH DAY HARVEST REPORTING
While license and tag requirements are waived for a youth during designated “Youth Deer Hunting Days” to allow youth without tags or a license a special opportunity to hunt, youth that have deer tags can use them on these days.
- The law DOES NOT waive harvest reporting requirements for youth days. All deer harvested on youth days MUST be reported using the Go Outdoors SC / SC Game Check harvest reporting system.
- Youth with tags can utilize the normal reporting methods: mobile app, website, text, or phone.
- Youth without tags will need to utilize the EXEMPT HUNTER reporting form at https://license.gooutdoorssouthcarolina.com to report their harvest on youth days.
- Once the regular season is open, all youth must have deer tags and report through the normal methods.
Take advantage of these special opportunities to get a youth outdoors. Hunt safe, have fun and good luck!
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