Turkey Lottery applications now available

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The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is now accepting applications for turkey lottery hunts on public lands through Wednesday, March 1 at 5 p.m.

A non-refundable fee of $5 is required of all applicants for the multi-site “Turkey Lottery Hunt” and $5 for the youth applicant on the youth multi-site “Turkey Hunt.”

Turkey Lottery Hunt Site Information:

South Carolina Wildlife Partnership (SCWP) will provide additional lottery-based hunting opportunities to eligible individuals and/or parties that are not selected for this South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) lottery hunt. SCDNR will provide a list of non-selected individuals and parties to SCWP after the SCDNR lottery draw has occurred. Inclusion in or selection for SCWP hunts will not impact selection or preference points in any SCDNR lottery and operates independently of SCDNR. You must apply for the SCDNR Turkey Lottery and Opt-in for SCWP for an opportunity to be selected for a SCWP turkey hunt. For hunt parties, both individuals must opt-in.

In addition to the required hunting license, big game permit, and WMA permit, all turkey hunters, including youth, are required to have turkey tags in possession while hunting. Tags may be purchased on-line, by phone or at license vendors and will be mailed beginning in mid-February. Tags will also be available over the counter at SCDNR regional offices starting in late February.

For lottery information or questions contact:

Emily Kearse at 803-734-3887 or kearsee@dnr.sc.gov.

Trista Bishop at 803-734-3892 or bishopt@dnr.sc.gov.