South Carolina Turkey Hunting
Plan your South Carolina turkey hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Find Hunts by Unit
Browse private-land turkey hunts across South Carolina, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
South Carolina Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Weekend March
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Youth hunters
For youths 17 years old and younger on private lands. No license or tags required. Limit one gobbler total for both weekends combined which counts towards season limit
Spring Season Wma Lands
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Some WMAs may be more restrictive, see Turkey Seasons on WMAs for specified hunt dates
Spring Season Private Lands
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No more than one prior to April 10
Weekend May
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Youth hunters
For youths 17 years old and younger on private lands. No license or tags required. Limit one gobbler total for both weekends combined which counts towards season limit
South Carolina Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Tags - Resident | OTC | Youth, senior, and disabled hunters | $25.00 |
Set of two tags. Youth hunters and 3-year Disability Licensees receive tags for free but must request them annually. Lifetime/Senior/Gratis/Disability Licensees receive tags for free annually after requesting them one time | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Tags - Nonresident | OTC | — | $125.00 |
Set of two tags. Tags may be purchased online or at license vendors and will be mailed beginning in early March. Tags will also be available over the counter at SCDNR regional offices starting in late February | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkey season in South Carolina includes several phases: a youth-only weekend on private lands March 28–29, 2026; a spring season on WMA lands April 3–May 2, 2026, though some WMAs may have more restrictive dates; a spring season on private lands April 3–May 3, 2026, with no more than one gobbler taken prior to April 10; and a youth-only weekend on private lands May 9–10, 2026. Youth hunters 17 years old and younger do not need a license or tags for the weekend phases, with a limit of one gobbler total for both weekends combined counting towards the season limit.
