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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Florence and Game Zone 4.

Hog: Open Year-Round Turkey: Closed Dove: Closed Deer: Open Game Zone 4
4 WMAs Profiled
Live Hunt Conditions
Solunar Rating
2026 Season Guide
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌑
New Moon
Illumination: 98%
7:20 am
6:51 pm
75°F
6 mph
Weather as of 4:35 AM ET
Excellent — deer move before dawn and after dusk in total darkness.
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PRIME
Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early.
Game Zone 4 • Florence

Florence Hunting Season Status

Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesArchery only: Aug 15 – Aug 31. Gun hunts: Sept 1 – Jan 1 (private lands, Game Zone 4; buck only through Sept 14). Youth: Aug 8 (antlered, limit 1) and Jan 2 (either-sex, limit 2).
Bag Limit:Antlered: statewide limits (residents 2/day, 5 total; nonresidents 2/day, 4 total). Antlerless: 2 per day, 9 total all seasons combined (Game Zone 4 private lands); individual antlerless tags valid from Sept 15. All harvests must be reported via SC Game Check by midnight day-of.
Game Zone 4 deer season is OPEN on private lands. Report harvests to SC Game Check within the day.
SC hunting license + Big Game Permit required. WMA permit required on public lands (WMA dates differ). Mandatory harvest reporting via SC Game Check.
per SCDNR · verified 2026-10-07
Feral Hog
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
Season DatesNo closed season on private land. WMA hunts allowed during any open game season (specific WMA dates apply).
Bag Limit:No bag limit on private land. No season limit.
Feral hogs are unprotected in SC — open year-round on private land with a valid hunting license. SCDNR encourages year-round harvest to control population.
SC hunting license required. Night hunting allowed only on properties registered annually with SCDNR (dnr.sc.gov/nighthunt). No live transport. No closed season per SCDNR.
per SCDNR · verified 2026-05-31
Spring Turkey
CLOSED
Season DatesSpring 2027: private and WMA lands statewide April 3 – May 3 (some WMAs more restrictive). Youth weekends: March 27–28 and May 8–9, 2027.
Bag Limit:2 gobblers per season statewide. No more than 1 per day. No more than 1 prior to April 10. Jakes prohibited. Tag fees: $25 resident / $125 non-resident.
Next spring season opens April 3. Fall season varies — check SCDNR. Youth weekends precede the regular opener.
SC hunting license + Turkey Tags required. Harvest must be reported via SC Game Check. Fanning/reaping prohibited on private lands statewide.
per SCDNR · verified 2026-10-07
Mourning Dove
CLOSED
Season DatesSegment 1: Sept 5 – Oct 3 | Segment 2: Nov 13 – Nov 28 | Segment 3: Dec 18 – Jan 31 (2026-27 statewide, SCDNR migratory bird seasons).
Bag Limit:Daily bag: 15 doves. Possession limit: 45 doves.
Next dove segment posted on the SCDNR migratory bird calendar. Scout planted fields and sunflower plots before opener.
SC hunting license + Migratory Bird Permit (HIP) required. Federal Migratory Bird stamp required age 16+ for waterfowl (not required for doves). Public dove fields: afternoon-only, no entry before noon. No shooting after 6 PM during Segment 1.
per SCDNR · verified 2026-10-07
Season dates shown are for Game Zone 4 private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with SCDNR before hunting.
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First Look

Florence Hunting Weather Now

75F
Cloudy
Feels like 77°F
as of 4:35 AM ET
Wind 6 mph E
Humidity 94%
Pressure 1014 hPa
Moon New Moon
Location Florence, SC
Field Scout Tips
  • Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Hog.
  • Warm day. Deer activity will shift toward dusk. Focus on evening hunts near water and food sources.
  • Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind.
  • Dark moon nights push deer to move in legal shooting hours at dawn and dusk. Be at your stand early.
  • High humidity (94%) intensifies scent. Spray down thoroughly and hunt with wind in your face.
Solunar Index

Florence Hunt Conditions Today

Temperature
75°F
Warm
Wind Speed
6 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1014 hPa
Normal
Moon Phase
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Prime
PRIME
Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early.
Extended Outlook

Florence Hunt Forecast — 5 Days

TONIGHT
Rain Showers Likely
81° / 71°
7 mph wind • 0% humidity
SLOW
SUN
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
80° / 62°
12 mph wind • 0% humidity
STAY IN
COL
Sunny
82° / 60°
10 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
TUE
Sunny
84° / 60°
2 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
WED
Sunny
88° / 63°
3 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
Public Hunting Lands

Florence South Carolina Wildlife Management Areas

4 public hunting areas near Florence. Check SCDNR maps and rules for each property before you go.
Little Pee Dee WMA
Florence/Marion/Dillon

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Lee/Sumter (drive from Florence)

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Webster WMA
Williamsburg (drive from Florence)

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Game Zone 4 Key Dates

SC Hunting Season Calendar

Aug 8, 2026
Youth Deer Hunt Day (Antlered)
Antlered deer only, limit 1. Private lands, Game Zone 4. Youth 17 and under; no license or tags required for youth or accompanying adult. Per SCDNR.
Game Zone 4
Aug 15, 2026
Deer Archery-Only Season Opens
Private lands, Game Zone 4: archery only Aug 15 – 31. Buck only Aug 15 – Sept 14. SC hunting license + Big Game Permit required.
Game Zone 4
Sept 1, 2026
Deer Gun Season Opens
Private lands, Game Zone 4: gun hunts Sept 1 – Jan 1 (buck only Sept 1 – 14). Archery equipment legal in all seasons.
Game Zone 4
Sept 5 – Oct 3, 2026
Dove Season — Segment 1
Statewide mourning dove segment 1. Daily bag 15. Public WMA dove fields are afternoon-only.
Statewide
Sept 15, 2026
Antlerless Deer Tags Valid
Individual antlerless deer tags valid in Game Zones 2–4 from Sept 15. Game Zone 4 private-land antlerless limit: 2 per day, 9 total all seasons combined.
Game Zone 4
Oct 17 – 30, 2026
Bear Still Hunts (No Dogs)
Game Zone 4 bear season: Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion and Williamsburg counties only. Quota 40 bears; season closes 24 hours after closure notice. On private land only, bears may be hunted over unprocessed bait. Limit 1 bear; no sow with cubs, no bears 100 lbs. or less. Bear tag required; report by midnight via SC Game Check.
Game Zone 4
Nov 13 – 28, 2026
Dove Season — Segment 2
Statewide mourning dove segment 2. Daily bag 15.
Statewide
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Dove Season — Segment 3
Statewide mourning dove segment 3. Daily bag 15.
Statewide
Jan 1, 2027
Deer Season Closes
Final day of Game Zone 4 private-land deer season.
Game Zone 4
Jan 2, 2027
Youth Deer Hunt Day (Either-Sex)
Either-sex, limit 2. Private lands, Game Zone 4. Tags not required. Per SCDNR.
Game Zone 4
Mar 27 – 28, 2027
Youth Turkey Weekend
Private lands, youth 17 and under. Limit 1 gobbler total for both youth weekends combined; counts toward season limit.
Statewide
Apr 3 – May 3, 2027
Spring Turkey Season
Private and WMA lands statewide (some WMAs more restrictive). 2 gobblers per season, 1 per day, no more than 1 before April 10. Turkey tags required.
Statewide
May 8 – 9, 2027
Youth Turkey Weekend
Second youth weekend, private lands. Shares the 1-gobbler youth limit with Mar 27 – 28.
Statewide
Year-Round
Feral Hog (Private Lands)
No closed season on private land during daylight with a valid SC hunting license. No bag limit. Night hunting only on properties registered annually with SCDNR.
Statewide (Private)
Dates reflect 2026 South Carolina hunting regulations for Game Zone 4. Always verify with the current SCDNR Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license — no closed season.
Questions and Answers

Florence Hunting FAQ

Common questions about hunting in the Florence area, answered.
  • Florence (Florence County) is in SCDNR Game Zone 4. 2026-27 private-land deer season: archery only Aug. 15 – 31, gun hunts Sept. 1 – Jan. 1; buck only Aug. 15 – Sept. 14. Youth deer days: Aug. 8 (antlered, limit 1) and Jan. 2 (either-sex, limit 2). WMA dates differ by property — see the SCDNR regulations.
  • Public hunting near Florence is listed in the WMA directory above. SCDNR manages all WMAs in South Carolina; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license.
  • Yes. All hunters in South Carolina need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through SCDNR at https://www.dnr.sc.gov or at authorized license agents throughout Florence.
  • Yes on private land: Sunday hunting is allowed on private lands statewide. On WMA lands Sunday hunting is not allowed (Reg. 123-51) except where SCDNR lists Sunday dates for a specific property — for example some WMAs allow Sunday hunting Oct. 15 – Jan. 31 for species in season.
  • Antlered deer: residents 2 per day and 5 total; nonresidents 2 per day and 4 total (all seasons and methods combined, private and WMA lands). Antlerless on Game Zone 4 private lands: 2 per day, 9 total, using individual antlerless deer tags (valid from Sept. 15). Statewide WMA limit: 2 deer per day, 5 total, no more than 2 antlered. Report every harvest through SC Game Check.
  • Yes. Florence County is one of five Game Zone 4 counties (with Georgetown, Horry, Marion and Williamsburg) open for bear still hunts (no dogs) Oct. 17 – 30, 2026, under a 40-bear zone quota — the season closes 24 hours after SCDNR's closure notice. Limit 1 bear; no sow with cubs and no bear 100 lbs. or less. A bear tag is required and harvests must be reported by midnight through SC Game Check. On private land only, bears may be hunted over unprocessed bait.
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