Billy Dukes, SCDNR’s small-game project leader, said hunting for wild quail in South Carolina is a “hit or miss” proposition at best.
“There are a number of areas (that) offer a reasonable opportunity for finding some birds,” he said. “Some of the best-managed public areas for quail include the Draper WMA in York County, Crackerneck WMA in Aiken County, Canal WMA in Berkeley County, Manchester State Forest in Sumter and Clarendon counties, Long Creek WMA in Oconee County; Webb, Palachucola, and Hamilton Ridge WMAs in Hampton County. Some are open only on specified days, while others are open throughout the quail season.”
Refer to the SCDNR Rules and Regulations brochure, available at http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/pdf/rulesreg1112.pdf, for WMA-specific regulations for quail. WMA maps are also available on our website, or you can obtain printed copies by calling 803-734-3886.
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