Hunting in South Carolina

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About hunting in South Carolina

South Carolina natives refer to their coastal region as the “Low Country” and the other two regions of the state, the central Piedmont and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, as “Up Country.” The coastal region contains salt marshes, estuaries, and bays, many of which hold good populations of waterfowl. Much of the Piedmont region is forested, and the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains soar as high as 3,560 feet. South Carolina has a population of some 730,000 white-tailed deer. Although the state is not known for large-antlered deer, it tends to receive less hunting pressure than many other states in the South, and it has long seasons and generous bag limits. Parts of the state are open for archery and firearm hunting beginning in mid-August, which means it’s one of the few states where rifle hunters have a good chance of taking a buck in the velvet. Most hunting is done from stands, but South Carolina allows deer to be hunted with dogs in some areas. South Carolina was one of the original release points of feral hogs in the United States, when Spanish explorers released them in the coastal region in the 1500s. In the early 1900s, Eurasian wild boars were also released into the mountainous regions of the state. Wild hogs have spread and an estimated population of 150,000 can be found throughout most areas of South Carolina. Wild hogs are not protected in South Carolina and there is no closed season or bag limit on private land. As many as 35,000 pigs are taken by hunters in some years. South Carolina has huntable black bear populations in two regions, the mountains and upper piedmont, and in the coastal plain. Depending on the season, bears are hunted with and without dogs. Alligators may be hunted in South Carolina and tags are available through an annual drawing. With a generous bag limit of three gobblers per season, South Carolina is also an excellent destination for hunting Eastern wild turkeys. Hunters must wear blaze orange when hunting deer on public land in South Carolina. For more information on South Carolina hunting regulations, see http://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting.html.

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Price distribution

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$1,580

$1,865

Hunting methods

Rifle Hunting 6 hunts

Stalking 5 hunts

Bow Hunting 5 hunts

All methods (9)

Game classification

Big Game 6 hunts

Dangerous Game 2 hunts

Predators 2 hunts

All classifications (5)

Reviews

Julie

10.0

of 10

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Oct 4, 2024

Once In a Lifetime

10.0

of 10

Red Bluff Lodge

Outfitter

I bought this hunt for my husband for Christmas and he said it was the best gift I could ever have gotten him. He had so much fun!

Phillip

United States

7.0

of 10

Verified review

Apr 5, 2023

Average hunting experience

7.0

of 10

Red Bluff Lodge

Outfitter

Shane

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Feb 23, 2025

Best experience

10.0

of 10

Red Bluff Lodge

Outfitter

United States

9.7

of 10

Verified review

Sep 30, 2021

Great Gator Hunt

9.7

of 10

Red Bluff Lodge

Outfitter

Very Professional. Took time to discuss and go over the equipment and explained the process so you knew what to expect before going out on the water. The equipment was organized and all worked well. Last thing you want on a hunt is some battery not charged or something not put back where it was supposed to be. Explained that he would try and get you the size of gator you wanted. You have to understand you are going out into nature and you may end up getting something smaller or bigger than what you want. The lodge was great, roomy, open and the bedroom had its own bathroom. I loved all the animals that decorated the lodge, exactly what you would expect a place like that to look like. The accommodations were very nice and clean. Very open and friendly on the drive to where we went. They have a nice cooler to store the game and big enough for everything they needed to store. Took pictures after the hunt and the next morning. They cleaned up the game in the morning for the pictures. They had specific photos they normally took and then asked if there were any specific photos that I wanted them to take. They also took the game to the processor for you if you wanted. In my situation they were even willing to pick up the meat later on and if a family member was traveling near where I lived would meet me near where they were going. I thought that was great, I said No but probably should have since it’s a 3+ hour drive for me to get the meat 😊. They were extremely nice and open, great hunt and more importantly it was a successful hunt. I would recommend them and if family or friends go in the future, I plan on paying to tag along.

Not much to not like so I'll say Improvements, hmmm. I would say that there was a little confusion about a tag holder going along. Since I had my tag that might have meant they were willing to utilize another tag from someone else. If that's the case then I would suggest discussing that with the customer and maybe taking $100 off the final price since the customer paid for a tag and didn't use one provided by the lodge.

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Clayton

United States

10.0

of 10

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Dec 24, 2018

Excellent place for making family memories!

10.0

of 10

Red Bluff Lodge

Outfitter

We were treated like family and the staff went beyond our expectations to make us feel at home. We booked this hunt to put meat in the freezer, but I look forward to bringing my children back to learn to hunt with Jim and his staff and enjoy more of their wonderful hospitality.

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Brenda

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Dec 11, 2018

Loved everything about this hunt and can not wait to go again! Outstanding from the cleaning and cooking staff to the guides and owners.

10.0

of 10

Red Bluff Lodge

Outfitter

I loved everything. They spent every second of time they could making this the best hunt ever. They had awesome weapons for us to use. They made everything easy. I am a disabled vet and they helped get me into my stand and out. I have no idea when they sleep as they left everything on the table making their guest feel welcome and cared for.

That I could not give more to them for all of the extras that they did for us.

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