South Carolina crow-hunting particulars

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South Carolina hunters have a five-month season on crows on private land.

• A hunting license and free Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit are required to hunt crows.

• The Nov. 1-March 1 season is based on criteria established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

• There is no bag limit.

• During the open season on private lands, crows may be taken with any firearm, bow and arrow, or by falconry.

• Crow hunting on WMA lands is permitted. During the open season for small-game hunting on WMAs, crows may only be hunted with weapons legal for small game.

• The use of electronic calls for crow hunting is permitted statewide on private land and WMA land.

• Crows damaging crops may be taken at any time using non-toxic shot without a federal permit.

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Pete Rogers of Taylors, S.C., is employed with the USDA Wildlife Services and has been a sporting writer and photographer for over a decade. He has a real passion for trapping and enjoys sharing his outdoors experiences with his wife and five children.

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