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Resources: SCDNR.org
See the online version of the regulations
Download the PDF version of the 2022-2023 Regulations Guide
The information below is provided as an outline for the full and specific laws governing fish, game and watercraft that can be found in Title 50 SC Code of Laws.
Below are quick links that will direct you to specific regulations found on South Carolina’s e-regulations website.
General Information
Boating
Freshwater Fishing
Hunting
Hunting Regulations on WMAs/Game Zones
Licensing
Saltwater Fishing
Wildlife Management Areas
Trapping and Commercial Fur Harvest Regulations
Species
Alligator
Bear
Coyote
Deer
Migratory Birds including Waterfowl
Small Game - Includes: Beaver, fox, opossum,
rabbit, raccoon, squirrel, other species
Turkey
Wild Hog
Applications for Licenses and Tags
Adobe® Reader® is required to open the files below and is available as a free download from the Adobe® Web site.
Deer Tag - (PDF)
Catawba License Application - (PDF)
Bear Tag - (PDF)
Disability License - (PDF)
Lifetime License - (PDF)
Nongame Fish Tag Application - (PDF)
Shrimp Baiting License - (PDF)
Turkey Tag - (PDF)
Additional Information
SC Code of Laws and Regulations
Sunday Hunting Report Appendices
2021 Sunday Hunting Survey Results
For more information go to SCDNR.org
